怯える
おびえる
to become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of)
JLPT N1
Details
- Part of Speech:
- Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
- Romaji:
- obieru
Example Sentences
彼は大きな音に怯えて、部屋の隅に縮こまっていた。
He was frightened by the loud noise and was huddled in the corner of the room.
このお化け屋敷は怯える人を狙う
This haunted house targets people who are scared