恐れ
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Base noun form. Used to describe the emotion of fear or horror, often in contexts like 『恐れを感じる』 (osore o kanjiru, 'to feel fear').
Theme
In a quiet library, User and their friend Ken discuss a horror novel they just read, exploring themes of fear.
恐れ
おそれ
fear / horror
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Memory Hook
Imagine a scary ghost that makes you shiver with fear. You whisper, 『恐れ』 (osore, 'fear') — it sounds like 'oh, so scary!'
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, expressing fear or horror is common in traditional ghost stories called 『怪談』 (kaidan, 'ghost stories'), often told during summer to cool down. The word 『恐れ』 (osore, 'fear') captures this eerie feeling.
Forms
Base: 恐れBase noun form. Used to describe the emotion of fear or horror, often in contexts like 『恐れを感じる』 (osore o kanjiru, 'to feel fear').