Memory phrase for the Kanji: 恐


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Meaning fear, awe, horror

Pronunciation

KYŌ
osoreru/roshii

Explanation

Top: craftsman , common/general (A table 几/ with a scratch is common.), bottom: heart

Mnemonic


 
(Out of fear of claims for damages?) Craftsmen are generally, deep in their hearts, very fearful.

Radicals

buildCross sectional view of a H-steel beam for building or making.
common, table
heartImage of a heart with coronary arteries.
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 Vocabulary

恐らく おそらく  perhaps
恐れ入る おそれいる  to be filled with awe, to feel small
恐縮 きょうしゅく  shame, very kind of you, sorry to trouble
恐れ おそれ  fear, horror
恐れる おそれる  to fear, to be afraid of
恐ろしい おそろしい  terrible, dreadful
恐怖 きょうふ  to be afraid, dread, terror

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