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怖がる

こわがる

to be afraid; to fear

verb

Japaneseto be afraid; to fear

Example sentences

  • 子どもは暗いのを怖がります。

    Children are afraid of the dark.

  • 彼は映画を怖がっている。

    He's scared of the movie.

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