Kanji: 怖い
Hiragana: こわい
Katakana: コワイ

Romaji: kowai
English Meaning: be afraid (of), be in fear (of), scary

Example Sentences:

彼女は飛行機に乗るのが怖いです。
kanojo wa hikōki ni noru no ga kowai desu.
She is afraid of flying.
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怖いの?
kowai no?
Are you scared?
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私は人前で話すのがものすごく怖いです。
watashi wa hitomaede hanasu no ga monosugoku kowai desu.
I'm absolutely terrified of public speaking.
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