恐
fear · dread · awe
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft, table, and heart. Heart stiffening like craft.
Symbolism
Fear, dread, awe. Represents being afraid.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Conquering fear
Component Breakdown
巩 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 恐
Four-Character Compounds
戦々恐々
せんせんきょうきょう
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation
恐悦至極
きょうえつしごく
extremely delighted
恐懼感激
きょうくかんげき
being struck with awe; deeply moved with awe
恐惶謹言
きょうこうきんげん
very truly yours; very respectfully yours
恐恐謹言
きょうきょうきんげん
very truly yours (a complimentary close used in a letter written in an old epistolary style)
Proverbs & Idioms
恐るるに足らず
おそるるにたらず
Nothing to fear
There is no need to be afraid
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 恐 mean in Japanese?
恐 means fear, dread, awe.
How do you read 恐?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: おそ.れる、おそ.る、おそ.ろしい、こわ.い、こわ.がる (osoreru, osoru, osoroshii, kowai, kowagaru).
How many strokes does 恐 have?
恐 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 恐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
恐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fear, dread, awe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.