Word Meaning 怯え

おびえ obie

怯え is read as おびえ (obie) and means being startled, surprised or afraid.

Meaning

English

  1. being startled, surprised or afraid
  2. panic
  3. trepidation

Reading

Kana

おびえ

Romaji

obie

Writing Variants

  • 脅え おびえ obie

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 10 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

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Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

怯える

おびえる

to become frightened

卑怯

ひきょう

cowardly

Example Sentences

6

かれはおおきないぬをみておびえた。

He got scared when he saw the big dog.

かのじょはひとまえでもおびえない。

She does not flinch even in front of a crowd.

とつぜんのものおとにこどもがおびえた。

The child was frightened by the sudden noise.

そんなにおびえるひつようはないよ。

There is no need to be that afraid.

はじめはおびえたが、すぐにおちついた。

At first, he was scared, but he soon calmed down.

おびえためでこちらをみないで。

Do not look at me with frightened eyes.