Meaning

Primary

Threat

Alternative

A Threat

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji is threat and the noun version (here) is threat or a threat.

Curious about the difference between 脅し and 脅迫? Both involve threats or intimidation, but the key distinction is the level of severity. 脅し is generally associated with milder forms of intimidation and coercion, while 脅迫 entails more direct and serious threats that may even break the law.

Reading

おどし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Think about a threat being sent to you. It's in the form of bad odor (おど). Yuck, what a nasty way to send a threat.

Context

Context Sentences

寿司屋に行く途中、寿司に醤油をかけたら殺すぞ、という脅しを受けた。

On the way to the sushi bar I got a threat that said I’ll be murdered if I put soy sauce on my sushi.

Kanji Composition