“Fright” in Japanese
Short answer
ギクリ
gikuri
Fright in Japanese is “ギクリ” (gikuri). Full meaning: (with a) start, fright, alarm.
Other ways to say “Fright” in Japanese
恐れ気
osorege fear, dread, fright
ギクッと
gikutto (with a) start, fright, alarm; creaking, cracking, snapping, popping
怖気
ojike fear, dread, fright, willies
ぎくり
gikuri (with a) start, fright, alarm
驚愕
kyougaku astonishment, amazement, surprise, fright, shock
畏怖
ifu awe, fear, dread, fright
おぞけ
ozoke fear, dread, fright, willies
おそれ気
osorege fear, dread, fright
きょうがく
kyougaku astonishment, amazement, surprise, fright, shock
驚がく
kyougaku astonishment, amazement, surprise, fright, shock
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