Word Meaning 怯える

おびえる obieru

怯える is read as おびえる (obieru) and means to become frightened.

Meaning

English

  1. to become frightened
  2. to be frightened (of)
  3. to be scared (of)

Reading

Kana

おびえる

Romaji

obieru

Writing Variants

  • 脅える おびえる obieru
  • 悸える おびえる obieru

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 11 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

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Example Sentences

1

そんなにおびえるひつようはないよ。

There is no need to be that afraid.