Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 恐懼(きょうく) in Japanese

恐懼
Kana Reading
きょうく
Romaji
kyōku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    being struck with awe


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

fear, dread, awe

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おそ.れる, おそ.る, おそ.ろしい, こわ.い, こわ.がる

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21 strokes

fear, overawed

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: おそ.れる

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