Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 恐々(こわごわ) in Japanese

恐々, 怖々, 恐恐, 怖怖
Kana Reading
こわごわ
Romaji
kowagowa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi), adverb taking the `to' particle
    Meaning
    fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously

Related Kanji

怖 JLPT 3

8 strokes

dreadful, be frightened, fearful

On'Yomi: フ, ホ

Kun'Yomi: こわ.い, こわ.がる, お.じる, おそ.れる

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恐 JLPT 3

10 strokes

fear, dread, awe

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おそ.れる, おそ.る, おそ.ろしい, こわ.い, こわ.がる

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