It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 怖い
Meaning:
“怖い (kowai)” is the Japanese word for “frightening” or “scary.” It can be used to describe things or situations that are unsettling or cause fear.
Examples:
- 高いところが怖い scared of heights
- 彼の目つきは怖い。 His eyes are scary.
- 私は犬が怖いです。 I’m scared of dogs.
- うちの犬は雷が怖い。 Our dog is afraid of thunder.
- 怖い映画が嫌いです。 I hate scary movies.
- 私は蜘蛛が怖いです。 I’m terrified of spiders. > Spiders terrify me.
- １人は怖いから嫌だよ！ I don’t want to be alone because I’ll be scared.
- 私は怖い夢を見ました。 I had a scary dream.
- オオカミの狩りは怖いわ。 “The hunting of wolves is scary.”
- 怖いことはしにくいです。 It is difficult to do scary things.
- あなたは蜘蛛が怖いですか？ Are you scared of spiders?