Vocabulary
What does 脅かす (おびやかす, obiyakasu) mean?
脅かす (おびやかす, obiyakasu) means to threaten, to endanger.
Quick facts| Reading | おびやかす |
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| Romaji | obiyakasu |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonobiyakasu
to threaten, to endanger
- 1godan verb · transitive to intimidate; to frighten; to scare
- 2godan verb · transitive to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
Example sentences
台風が住民の安全を脅かす。
The typhoon threatens the safety of the residents.
新技術が既存の産業を脅かしている。
New technology is threatening existing industries.
