Word details
戦々恐々
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 戦々恐々
Dictionary
Entry
1
'taru' adjective
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
戦
13 strokes
Frequency: 78
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
war
battle
match
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いくさ
たたか.う
おのの.く
そよ.ぐ
わなな.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せ
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
兢
14 strokes
Meanings
discreet
careful
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おそ.れる
つつ.しむ
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