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畏: awe

awe; fear; revere
9 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 4 words here

Readings

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おそれる・かしこまる・かしこ・かしこし

畏れる (おそれる) is awe or reverence, unlike 恐れる (fear). Often seen in 畏怖 and 畏敬.

Key words

畏怖いふawe; dread
畏敬いけいreverence
畏れるおそれるto revere; to stand in awe of
畏まるかしこまるto obey respectfully; to sit formally
畏れ多いおそれおおいawe-inspiring; too honored

Example sentences

Standing before the enormous waterfall, I felt a sense of awe.

I hold a feeling of reverence for my teacher's profound learning.

The clerk said, "Certainly," and bowed deeply.

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