恐れ多い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恐れ多い
1
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; gracious
Examples
そのオペラにはおそれ多くも皇太子殿下ご夫妻が足を運ばれた。
The opera was graced with the august presence of the Crown Prince and Princess.
2
Indicates apology
discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
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
多
6 strokes
Frequency: 139
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
many
frequent
much
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお.い
まさ.に
まさ.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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