怯え (おびえ) — being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
怯え
お び え
Being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
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怯える
to become frightened
怯え (おびえ) — being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation

怯える
to become frightened