惧
KANJI DETAIL
fear
On readingぐ11 strokesN1
Radical 心 · heartStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- ぐ
- Kun reading
- おそれる
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: 惧 has 11 strokes, the on-reading ぐ, and the kun-reading おそれる. 危惧 (きぐ) and 畏惧 (いく) both concern fear or apprehension.
- Basic usage: 危惧 expresses concern about an unfavorable situation; 畏惧 expresses fear that something may happen.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- What is concerning and what is feared
- 古い橋の老朽化を危惧している means being concerned about an old bridge's deterioration. 計画の遅れを危惧する声 refers to voices expressing concern about delays in the plan.
- 土砂崩れの再発を畏惧している means fearing another landslide. 自由を損なうことを畏惧する声 refers to voices fearing harm to freedom, showing that 畏惧 can also express concern.