Fear

"Fear" in Japanese

恐れ

osore

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

恐怖

kyōfu

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

恐怖症

kyōfushō

(a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone)

畏れ

osore

(extreme veneration or awe)

怖がる

kowagaru

(feel fear about (something))

怖る

osoru

(feel fear about (something))

恐れる

osoreru

(feel fear about (something))

畏れる

osoreru

(venerate; to feel awe towards)

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