Meaning

Primary

Phobia

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

You have a fear, this fear is scary, oh, and it's a symptom, so it's kind of just in your head. What kind of symptoms occur when you are scared and have fear? How about when you have a phobia.

Reading

きょうふしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私も父も高所恐怖症です。

My dad and I are both afraid of heights.

Kanji Composition