N3
きょうふ (kyōfu)
恐怖
fear; dread; terror
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to intense fear, dread, or terror caused by danger or frightening situations. Often used with 恐怖を感じる (to feel fear). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Fearing the dark? Don't be a wimp! If you are ever paralyzed by fear, just hide behind my back! I will protect you no matter what! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『暗闇が怖いなんて、情けない顔すんじゃないわよ！もし恐怖で身動きが取れなくなったら、私の背中に隠れなさい！私が絶対に守り抜くから！』
📝 Example Sentences
高い所に立つと、強い恐怖を感じます。
When I stand in a high place, I feel strong fear.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "恐怖"!
お化け屋敷の中で、背筋が凍るような_______を味わいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 身の危険や恐ろしさを強く感じる感情「恐怖」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『お化け屋敷で恐怖？…バ、バカ！私が怖がってあんたにしがみついたのは、ただのバランス調整よ！』
English: Since it means strongly feeling danger or dread, 'fear' (kyōfu) is correct. Haruka: 'Scared in the haunted house? ...D-Dummy! Me clinging to you in fear was strictly a balance adjustment!'
English: Since it means strongly feeling danger or dread, 'fear' (kyōfu) is correct. Haruka: 'Scared in the haunted house? ...D-Dummy! Me clinging to you in fear was strictly a balance adjustment!'
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