おそ
恐
　
る
おそ
恐
　
る

adverb

  1. fearfully, timidly, nervously, cautiously, gingerly.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おそ
恐
　
る
おそ
恐
　
る
 恐る恐る おそるおそる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

fear, dread, awe
おそ.れる　キョウ　こわ.い (7th, N3)
bind, firm, secure
キョウ
craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)
コウ　ク　もく (2nd, N4)
commonplace, ordinary, mediocre
ボン　およ.そ　ハン (7th, N1)
table, table enclosure, table or windy radical (no. 16)
キ　きにょう (Kentei 1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ　シン (2nd, N4)