おっかない

JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Colloquial: frightening or scary; used to say something or someone seems dangerous or fear-inducing.

I-AdjectiveColloquial

Examples

山の夜道はおっかないから、一人で行かないほうがいいよ。

The mountain road at night is scary, so you shouldn't go alone.

あの人は表情がこわくて、おっかない印象を与える。

That person has a stern expression and gives off a scary impression.

その映画、子どもにはおっかないかもしれないよ。

That movie might be frightening for children.

2

Archaic/older usage meaning 'extremely' or 'exceedingly' (rare in modern usage; appears in older literature).

I-AdjectiveArchaic

Examples

古い随筆には『おっかない興(きょう)を催す』のような表現が見られる。

In old essays you can find expressions like 'おっかない興を催す' (to feel an overwhelming excitement).

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