Kanji 怖: dreadful, be frightened, fearful
Key takeaways
Kanji 怖: dreadful, be frightened, fearful. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 怖
dreadful, be frightened, fearful
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji represents a state where the heart (忄) trembles like a thin piece of cloth (布). Imagine your heart racing and your body shaking like fabric when you encounter something frightening. You can find this character in the word 'horror' (恐怖).
