恐るべき

Dreadful, terrifying, or astonishing

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恐る root verb, classical

恐れる osoreru, modern verb form

畏るべき rarely used kanji

1 Adjective (Pre-noun adjectival)

Dreadful" / "Terrifying

Describes a subject or situation that possesses qualities worthy of genuine fear or grave concern.

Example

恐るべき事件が起きてしまった。

A terrible incident has occurred.

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2 Adjective (Pre-noun adjectival)

Astonishing" / "Tremendous

Expresses that something possesses such a high degree of power or talent that it is overwhelming or awe-inspiring.

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恐るべき

おそるべき

Dreadful, terrifying, or astonishing

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