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怖がり

kowagari

Description

「怖がり」は、こわいと思うことが多い人のことです。

"怖がり" refers to a person who often feels scared.

暗い所やお化けなどをすぐこわがる人に使います。

It is used for people who quickly get scared of dark places or ghosts.

Meanings

怖がりkowagari

a person who is easily scared; timid person

弟は怖がりで、一人で寝られません。

My younger brother is easily scared and can't sleep alone.

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Notes

  • Word formation

    怖がる (to be scared) + noun-forming -り, naming a person with that tendency.

  • Nuance

    often used affectionately or lightly, e.g. a child afraid of the dark.

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