恐
Kanji · N2
恐 / fear
Kanji for fear, dread, or awe.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おそ.れる、おそ.る、おそ.ろしい、こわ.い、こわ.がる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
恐 carries the meaning fear, dread, or awe.
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Common compounds with 恐
世界恐慌せかいきょうこうworldwide financial crisis / global depression
恐喝きょうかつblackmail / extortion / threat
恐竜きょうりゅうdinosaur
恐怖症きょうふしょうphobia / morbid fear
恐らくおそらくprobably / likely / in all likelihood
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