Meaning of 脅かす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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脅かす, 嚇かす, 威かすJLPT 2
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Kana Readingおどかす
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Romajiodokasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to threaten; to menace
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to startle; to surprise
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Example Sentences
脅かす, 嚇かす, 威かす, おどかす used in context
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法律の変更で、電子商取引におけるオンライン販売が脅かされている。
Legal changes threaten online sales in digital commerce.
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Civilization is now threatened by nuclear war.
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She scared the cat away.
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知識を通じてのみ、われわれは、一つの民族として、われわれの社会を脅かす危険に対処することができるからである。
It is only through knowledge that we, as a nation, can cope with the dangers that threaten our society.
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Air pollution will be a threat to our survival.
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Solar energy does not threaten the environment.
Verb Conjugations
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten
On: イ
Kun: おど.す, おど.し, おど.かす
9 strokes
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