N3
おそれる (osoreru)
恐れる
to fear, to be afraid of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
More formal than 怖い (kowai). Often used for abstract fears or respect mixed with fear. (ex: 失敗を恐れる, 神を恐れる)
📝 Example Sentences
失敗を恐れずに挑戦することが大切だ。
It's important to challenge yourself without fearing failure.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "恐れる"!
変化を_______ずに、新しいことに挑戦しよう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「恐れる」は「～を恐れずに」という形で、恐がらずに何かをする、という意味でよく使われます。
English: 'Osoreru' is often used in the form '～ wo osorezu ni' to mean doing something without fear.
English: 'Osoreru' is often used in the form '～ wo osorezu ni' to mean doing something without fear.
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