afraid

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

predicative colloquial used with for

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. / (colloquial) Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.

Japanese Meaning

恐怖や不安を感じている状態。 / （口語）申し訳なさや嫌悪感を示している状態、または避けたがる気持ち。

She was afraid to speak up during the meeting, even though she knew the answer.

彼女は答えが分かっていたのに、会議で発言するのを恐れていた。

Sense（1）

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

He is afraid of death.

Sense（2）

(colloquial) Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.

I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.

Sense（3）

(used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).

more afraid

（ comparative ）

most afraid

（ superlative ）