JLPT N3 Intermediate
怖がる
To show outward signs of fear or act scared.
Readings
Other forms
怖がります polite form
怖がった plain past
怖がらない plain negative
怖がって te-form
恐がる less common kanji
Verb
To be afraid" / "To show fear
Describes the observable behavior of being frightened, typically used to indicate that someone other than the speaker appears afraid.
Example
私 の 犬 は 雷 を とても 怖がり ます 。
My dog is very scared of thunder.
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