恐れ
おそれ
osore
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
恐れ (おそれ (osore)) means "Fear". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Fear
Also : Anxiety · Concern · Uneasiness
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Example Sentences
多くの人が経済危機に対する恐れを感じている。
おおくのひとがけいざいききにたいするおそれをかんじている。
Many people feel fear regarding the economic crisis.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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