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What does 恐れ (おそれ, osore) mean?

恐れ (おそれ, osore) means fear; risk, danger.

Quick facts
Readingおそれ
Romajiosore
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
おそれ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonosore

fear; risk, danger

  1. 1noun fear; horror; anxiety
  2. 2noun risk; danger; likelihood
  3. 3noun awe; reverence

Example sentences

  • There is a risk of flooding because of the typhoon.

  • Fear of failure hinders action.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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