怯え（おびえ）
JLPT N3 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: fear/fright
Example sentences
- 大きな音に怯えて泣き出す。 — The child got scared by the loud noise and burst into tears.
- 怯えた顔で助けを求める。 — With a frightened look on her face, she asked for help.
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