恐れ (Osore) is a Japanese noun meaning “fear, horror, anxiety, concern”.
Meanings
- nounfear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
- nounrisk; danger; likelihood; fear
- nounawe; reverence
Examples
この小屋は倒壊のおそれがある。
This hut is in danger of falling down.
私たちは命を失うおそれがあった。
We were in danger of losing our lives.
おまけに、事故の恐れがより大きい。
Also, there is a greater risk of accidents.
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