Translation of Japanese word "怖い" to English
怖い
こわい
[kowai]
IPA: /koɯai/
Meaning
AdjectiveCausing fear or anxiety.
How to use
怖い (kowai) — 'scary / frightening / afraid'. 暗闇が怖い — afraid of the dark. 怖い映画 — scary movie.
🇬🇧 English
scary / frightening
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 怖い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こわい
Romaji Transcription: kowai
Example Sentences
怖い映画を見た後は、心が震えます。
こわいえいがをみたあとは、こころがふるえます。
After watching a scary movie, my heart is shaking.
怖いことが起こる前に、予防することができます。
こわいことがおこる前に、よぼうすることができます。
You can prevent scary things from happening.
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Common phrases
- 怖い夢を見る— to have a nightmare
Frequency rank: #873 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "怖い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "怖い" means "scary / frightening" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "怖い"?▼
The word "怖い" is read as "こわい" (kowai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A feeling of fear or anxiety.".
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