01
怖い
こわい
scary
Meanings
- dreadful
- be frightened
- fearful
Readings
Onyomi
- フ
- ホ
Kunyomi
- こわ.い
- こわ.がる
- お.じる
- おそ.れる
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Useful words
02
怖がる
こわがる
to be afraid
03
恐怖
きょうふ
fear
04
怖気づく
おじけづく
to get cold feet
05
恐怖症
きょうふしょう
phobia
06
怖い顔
こわいかお
scary face
Compare Kanji
01恐Meaning95%fear, dreadBoth kanji express fear and are often used together in words like 'kyofu' (terror).02布Shape92%linen, clothThese kanji share the same right-hand component, which serves as a visual and phonetic guide.03勇Pair88%courage, cheer upLearners can pair 'fear' with 'bravery' to help remember these contrasting emotional concepts.04怪Meaning85%suspicious, mysteryThese kanji are both associated with things that are scary, strange, or mysterious.05惧Meaning90%fear, be afraid ofBoth kanji represent fear or dread and share the 'heart' radical on the left.06悔Component80%repent, regretThese kanji share the 'heart' radical, reminding learners that both represent internal emotions.