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JLPT N214画 · 14 strokesradical 田freq #3000

fear, awe

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • おそ.れる
  • かしこ.まる

Mnemonic

In a field (田), my heart (心) races with fear and awe at the sight of a giant shadow looming above.

About this kanji

The kanji 畏 means fear or awe, capturing feelings of respect and reverence. It is often used as a noun in compounds to express these ideas more precisely. For instance, 畏敬 (いけい) means awe, while 畏怖 (いふ) refers specifically to fear, often in a context of respect or seriousness. Additionally, 畏れ多い (おそれおおい) is a phrase that conveys humility in the presence of someone esteemed. This kanji is typically not used on its own in daily conversation but shines in more formal or literary contexts, where expressing deep feelings of respect or fear is important.

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Example sentences

  • 畏敬の念を抱いて彼を見た。

    I looked at him with awe.

Meanings across languages

English
fear, awe
Tiếng Việt
sợ hãi, tôn kính
日本語
恐れ, 敬意
한국어
두려움, 경외
中文
恐惧, 敬畏
id
ketakutan, takut
th
ความกลัว, ความเคารพ
es
miedo, awe
fr
peur, admiration
de
Furcht, Ehrfurcht
pt
medo, awe

Common compounds

  • 畏敬いけいawe, respect
  • 畏怖いふfear, dread
  • 畏れ多いおそれおおいhumble, awe-inspiring

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