恐ろしい (Osoroshii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “terrible, dreadful, terrifying, frightening”.
Meanings
- i-adjectiveterrible; dreadful; terrifying; frightening
- i-adjectivesurprising; startling; tremendous; amazingoften as 恐ろしく
Examples
恐ろしく今日は寒い。
It's awfully cold today.
私は恐ろしい夢を見た。
I had a terrible dream.
昨晩恐ろしい夢を見た。
I had a terrible dream last night.
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