“Fear” in Japanese
Short answer
Fear in Japanese is “恐怖” (kyoufu). Full meaning: fear, dread, dismay, terror, horror, scare, panic.
Other ways to say “Fear” in Japanese
恐れ気
osorege fear, dread, fright
怖気
ojike fear, dread, fright, willies
危疑
kigi fear, misgivings
恐れ
osore fear, horror, anxiety, concern, uneasiness, reverence
懸念
kenen worry, fear, anxiety, concern
憂懼
yuuku fear, apprehension, dread
恐怖心
kyoufushin fear, terror
気遣い
kizukai consideration, concern, fear, worry, solicitude
畏怖
ifu awe, fear, dread, fright
疑心
gishin doubt, suspicion, fear, apprehension
憂虞
yuugu anxiety, fear
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