Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 怯え(おびえ) in Japanese

怯え, 脅え
Kana Reading
おびえ
Romaji
obie
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

threaten, coerce

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おびや.かす, おど.す, おど.かす

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8 strokes

cowardice, wince, flinch, hesitate, waver

On'Yomi: キョウ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: ひる.む, おびえ.る, おじる, おび.える, おそ.れる

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