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“frighten” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiodokasu

Example

大きな音が子どもを脅かします。ō ki na oto ga ko do mo o obiya ka shi ma su

A loud noise frightens the child.

Illustration for 脅かす (frighten)

How to say “frighten” in Japanese

“Frighten” in Japanese is 脅かす (odokasu).

Describes causing another person or animal to feel fear, whether through a sudden event or deliberate action.

Full entry for 脅かす: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脅かす

友達を後ろから脅かしました。tomo dachi o ushi ro ka ra obiya ka shi ma shi ta

I frightened my friend from behind.

Tips for using 脅かす

  • The spelling 脅かす (odokasu) can also represent おびやかす (obiyakasu, "to threaten or endanger"), which has a different reading and meaning.

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