恐るおそる Nidan verb (upper class) with 'ru' ending (archaic) Yodan verb with 'ru' ending (archaic) Nidan verb (lower class) with 'ru' ending (archaic) Intransitive English jmdict 1 intransitive verb archaic to fear;to be afraid See also: 恐れる (おそれる), 恐るべき (おそるべき) Other forms 畏る 【おそる】 · 怖る 【おそる】 · 懼る 【おそる】
恐るべきおそるべき Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun or verb acting prenominally terrible;terrifying;dreadful;horrible;horrifying;appalling エイズウイルスの拡散は恐るべき速さで進んでいる。 The speed of the spread of AIDS is horrifyingly fast. 2 noun or verb acting prenominally astonishing;astounding;staggering;tremendous;awesome;enormous Other forms 畏るべき 【おそるべき】 (rarely used kanji form)