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怖い (kowai)
怖い
(こわい)romaji: kowaifrightening
怖い
Quick Meaning
怖い means "frightening".
Reading
- Furigana: こわい
- Romaji: kowai
How To Study This Word
Read the word aloud, cover the English meaning, and recall "frightening" from the Japanese form. Then write one short sentence using 怖い.
Mini Practice
- Japanese to English: 怖い
- Reading check: こわい
- Romaji check: kowai
Next Step
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