Reading:
  • On'yomi:
  • Kun'yomi: おそれる, かしこま, かしこ, かしこ
Meaning:
  • fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive
Components:
  • Radicals:
    • : (145) clothing
    • : (1) one; a horizontal stroke
    • : (102) field
Miscellaneous information:
  • Strokes: 9
  • Taught in grade 9
  • Frequency: 2389
Popular compounds containing this kanji:
  • 畏敬 いけい
    reverence, awe, respect
  • 畏怖 いふ
    awe, fear, fright
Stroke order