N2
いかく (ikaku)
威嚇
threat, intimidation, menace
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Actions or words intended to frighten or warn someone/something, often to make them retreat or comply. Can be seen in animals or humans. (相手を怖がらせ、退かせたり従わせたりする目的の行動や言葉。動物にも人間にも使われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
ライオンは敵を威嚇するために吠えた。
The lion roared to intimidate its enemy.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "威嚇"!
相手を_______するような言動は避けるべきだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 相手を怖がらせる、脅すような言動という意味で「威嚇」が適切です。
English: "威嚇" (ikaku) means threat or intimidation, which fits the context of avoiding threatening behavior.
English: "威嚇" (ikaku) means threat or intimidation, which fits the context of avoiding threatening behavior.
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