How to say dreadful in Japanese

おそるべきosorubeki

noun or verb acting prenominally:

  • dreadful; terrible; horrible; deplorable
  • fearsome; formidable; awesome; redoubtable

Example Sentences

kareha恐ろしいosoroshii災害saigaiga起こるokoruto予言yogenしたshita
He prophesied that a dreadful calamity would happen.
otoutoga昨晩sakuban恐ろしいosoroshii夢を見たyumewomitato言っているitteiru
My little brother says that he had a dreadful dream last night.
machikakude恐ろしいosoroshii事故jikoga起きたokita
A dreadful accident happened on the corner.
watashiha何かnanika恐ろしいosoroshiiことkotoga起こりそうなokorisouna感じkanjigaするsuru
I have a feeling that something dreadful is going to happen.
昨夜sakuya恐ろしいosoroshii夢を見ましたyumewomimashita
I had a terrible dream last night.

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