恐るべき
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恐るべき
1
Noun or verb acting prenominally
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; horrible; horrifying; appalling
Examples
エイズウイルスの拡散は恐るべき速さで進んでいる。
The speed of the spread of AIDS is horrifyingly fast.
2
Noun or verb acting prenominally
astonishing; astounding; staggering; tremendous; awesome; enormous
Kanji in this Word
恐
10 strokes
Frequency: 878
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
fear
dread
awe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おそ.れる
おそ.る
おそ.ろしい
こわ.い
こわ.がる
畏
9 strokes
Frequency: 2389
Grade 8
Meanings
fear
majestic
graciously
be apprehensive
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おそ.れる
かしこま.る
かしこ
かしこ.し
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