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Meaning of 恐れ多い(おそれおおい) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

恐れ多い, 畏れ多い, おそれ多い
Kana Reading
おそれおおい
Romaji
osoreōi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    awesome; awe-inspiring; august

Example Sentences

恐れ多い, 畏れ多い, おそれ多い, おそれおおい used in context

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Kanji found in this word

fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive

On:

Kun: おそ.れる, かしこま.る, かしこ, かしこ.し

9 strokes

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JLPT 3

fear, dread, awe

On: キョウ

Kun: おそ.れる, おそ.る, おそ.ろしい, こわ.い, こわ.がる

10 strokes

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JLPT 5

many, frequent, much

On:

Kun: おお.い, まさ.に, まさ.る

6 strokes

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