“To be frightened” in Japanese
Short answer
To be frightened in Japanese is “怯える” (obieru). Full meaning: to become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of).
Other ways to say “To be frightened” in Japanese
怖じける
ojikeru to be afraid (of), to be frightened, to be scared, to tremble in fear, to shrink in fear
胸を冷やす
munewohiyasu to be frightened
怖ける
ojikeru to be afraid (of), to be frightened, to be scared, to tremble in fear, to shrink in fear
慴える
obieru to become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of)
脅える
obieru to become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of)
おびえる
obieru to become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of)
おじける
ojikeru to be afraid (of), to be frightened, to be scared, to tremble in fear, to shrink in fear
恐れをなす
osorewonasu to be scared (of), to be frightened (by), to be intimidated (by)
冷や冷や
hiyahiya to feel chilly; to be afraid, to be frightened, to be nervous, to be anxious, to be worried, to be on edge
吃驚
bikkuri to be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened, to be astonished, to get startled, to jump; surprise (e.g. surprise party); surprise
冷やす
hiyasu to cool (from room temperature), to chill, to refrigerate; to calm down, to cool off, to regain one's composure, to relax; to be frightened (at), to be scared (of)
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