Kanji: 惧 (Fear/Dread)
The kanji 惧 means "fear," "dread," or "apprehension." It represents a feeling of anxiety or worry about something that may happen.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ク (ku)
Common Words & Usage:
恐怖 (kyōfu) - While using a different kanji for "fear," this is the most common word for "terror" or "horror." 惧 is its less common synonym.
危惧 (kigu) - Noun. Apprehension, misgivings, fear. This is the most frequent modern usage of 惧.
惧れる (osoreru) - Verb. To fear, to dread. (This reading is shared with the more common kanji 恐れる).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 環境問題の将来を危惧する。
Romaji: Kankyō mondai no shōrai o kigu suru.
English: I feel apprehension about the future of environmental issues.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 惧 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting. It is a core part of mastering kanji writing.