KANJI
畏
awe
fear, reverence, dread
Kun'yomi
おそかしこ
On'yomi
い
Example sentences
大自然の美しさに畏敬の念を抱いた。
I felt a sense of awe at the beauty of nature.
上司の指示に、彼はただ畏まるばかりだった。
He could only respectfully obey his boss's instructions.
先生からの過分なお褒めの言葉に、畏れ多く感じました。
I felt it was too great an honor, receiving such undeserved praise from the teacher.
Practice exercises
1
畏れる
to fear; to be in awe of
Answer
おそれる
2
畏敬
awe; reverence
Answer
いけい
3
畏
Answer
おそい
4
畏
Answer
awereverencefearbe afraid of
5
畏怖
fear; dread; awe
Answer
いふ
6
畏まる
to sit up straight; to obey; to be formal
Answer
かしこまる