Japanese phrase

こわいです。 ko wa i de su

Meaning

It is scary.

When to use it

Says that something feels frightening. This simple statement expresses fear in a gentle way and is common in everyday speech.

Example dialogue

暗い部屋はこわいです。 kura i heya wa ko wa i de su

The dark room is scary.

電気をつけますね。 den ki o tsu ke ma su ne

I will turn on the light.

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