畏
畏: awe
awe; fear; revere
9 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 4 words here
Readings
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Kun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
巨大な滝を前に、畏怖の念を覚えた。
Standing before the enormous waterfall, I felt a sense of awe.
先生の深い学識に、畏敬の念を抱いている。
I hold a feeling of reverence for my teacher's profound learning.
店員は「畏まりました」と言って、深く頭を下げた。
The clerk said, "Certainly," and bowed deeply.