恐ろしい
Reading: おそろしい
Meaning: terrible, frightening, dreadful
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Example Sentence
その 音 は とても 恐ろしい
That sound is very frightening.
Usage Notes
Expresses a stronger sense of fear or dread than 怖い (こわい). Can also indicate awe.
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