脅す
おどす
odosu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
脅す (おどす (odosu)) means "to threaten". It is read おどす (odosu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to threaten
Also : to menace
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Example Sentences
警察は容疑者を脅して自白させようとした。
けいさつはようぎしゃをおどしてじはくさせようとした。
The police tried to menace the suspect into confessing.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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