N2
恐 meaning and readings
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Kanji
恐
N2
- Meaning
- be afraid
- Onyomi
- キョウ
- Kunyomi
- おそ(れる)、おそ(ろしい)
- Formula
- 恐 = 工 + 凡 + 心。
Story
恐 shows 工, 凡, and 心 together, and means 'be afraid'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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