Japanese

ろしい

おそろしい
Meaning: scary; terrible; extraordinary
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

恐
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し
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Example sentences

There is a rumor that a scary monster lives in that forest.
その伝説の剣には恐ろしい呪いがかかっている。
That legendary sword is under a terrible curse.
伝説によると、この森には恐ろしい怪物が住んでいるという。
According to legend, it is said that a terrifying monster lives in this forest.
暗闇から恐ろしい化け物が現れた。
A terrifying monster appeared from the darkness.
昨夜は恐ろしい悪夢にうなされた。
I was tormented by a terrifying nightmare last night.
古い物語には、恐ろしい魔女が登場することが多い。
There are many old stories where terrifying witches appear.
ゲームの中に恐ろしいモンスターが現れた。
A terrifying monster appeared in the game.
勇者は森の奥に潜む恐ろしい魔獣を倒した。
The hero defeated the terrifying magical beast lurking deep in the forest.
洞窟の奥には恐ろしいゴブリンが潜んでいた。
A terrifying goblin was lurking in the depths of the cave.
恐ろしさのあまり、彼女の顔から血の気が引いた。
She went pale with fear.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that causes fear or is extraordinary in degree.

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