恐れる
Reading: おそれる
Meaning: to fear, to be afraid of
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Example Sentence
失敗 を 恐れて は いけない
You shouldn't be afraid of failure.
Usage Notes
Expresses fear or apprehension about something. More formal than 怖がる.
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