脅かす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 脅かす | 脅かさない |
| Polite | 脅かします | 脅かしません |
| Past polite | 脅かしました | 脅かしませんでした |
| Past | 脅かした | 脅かさなかった |
| Te-form | 脅かして | 脅かさないで |
| Desire | 脅かしたい | 脅かしたくない |
| Potential | 脅かせる | 脅かせない |
| Passive | 脅かされる | 脅かされない |
| Causative | 脅かさせる | 脅かさせない |
| Causative passive | 脅かさせられる | 脅かさせられない |
| Volitional | 脅かそう | |
| Polite volitional | 脅かしましょう | |
| Imperative | 脅かせ | 脅かすな |
| Conditional | 脅かせば | 脅かさなければ |
| Tara conditional | 脅かしたら | 脅かさなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used when someone deliberately tries to frighten another person into doing something or to assert power. Often implies verbal threats or aggressive posturing.
See also: 脅す (おどす)
He threatened me with a knife.
I was threatened by my boss with being fired.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used when someone or something causes a sudden fright or surprise, often without malicious intent. Can be used for playful scares or unexpected loud noises.
I startled her by suddenly tapping her on the shoulder from behind.
The loud noise frightened the children.
The burglar threatened the resident.
This disease poses a danger to one's life.
The cat suddenly jumped out and startled me.
The new product is threatening its position in the market.