おそ (osore)

fear, horror

  • JLPT N1
  • noun
  • Pitch 3
  • #4393 most frequent

Meaning

恐れ (おそれ, osore) is a JLPT N1 noun meaning “fear, horror”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

叔父おじには 心臓しんぞう びょうおそれがあります。

There's a possibility that my uncle has heart disease.

おそれるな。

Don't be afraid.

失敗しっぱいおそれるな。

Don't be afraid of making mistakes.

雨が降る恐れがある。

It's threatening to rain.