凄まじい

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 凄まじい and read すさまじい, it describes force, sound, or speed as overwhelmingly intense or terrifying.
• Basic usage: It applies to a fearsome wind outside and a person's tremendous speed down a slope.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Evaluation depends on context
  • The shared meaning is extreme intensity, which may feel frightening or impressively powerful.