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formidable in Japanese

formidable in Japanese is 怖ろしい, 怖ろしく強い — formidable means impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.

formidable in Japanese

怖ろしい
adj
Pronounced: osoroshii
Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
怖ろしく強い
adj
Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

What does "formidable" mean?

  1. adj Impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.
    "She built a formidable reputation as a courtroom lawyer."
  2. adj Difficult to deal with or overcome.
    "Climbing the mountain in winter is a formidable challenge."
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formidable in a sentence

  • She built a formidable reputation as a courtroom lawyer.
  • The team faced a formidable opponent in the final.
  • Climbing the mountain in winter is a formidable challenge.
  • Learning three languages at once is a formidable task for anyone.

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What is "formidable" in Japanese?
"formidable" in Japanese is 怖ろしい, 怖ろしく強い. formidable means: Impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.
How do you pronounce 怖ろしい?
"formidable" in Japanese is 怖ろしい, pronounced "osoroshii".
How do you use "formidable" in a sentence?
Example: "She built a formidable reputation as a courtroom lawyer." In Japanese, "formidable" is 怖ろしい, 怖ろしく強い.
Are there other ways to say "formidable" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "formidable": 怖ろしい, 怖ろしく強い.
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