おび 怯える Common word JLPT N1 Show inflections LinksSentence search for 怯えるSentence search for おびえるSentence search for 脅えるSentence search for 悸えるKanji details for 怯Edit in JMdict Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb1. to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)Other forms脅える 【おびえる】、悸える 【おびえる】Notes悸える: Irregular kanji usage. Discussions Log in to talk about this word.