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魘われる (おそわれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be tormented by dreams ; have a nightmare
usually written using kana alone
Describes the experience of being attacked or oppressed in a dream, often with a sense of helplessness. The subject is the dreamer. Related to 魘される (うなされる), which is more common.
See also: 魘される
She often says she has nightmares and is afraid to go to sleep.
Written forms Applies to each form listed below
rarely-used kanji form
魘おそ われる
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used. The kanji 魘 specifically means 'nightmare' or 'oppression by a demon in sleep'.
魘おそわ れる
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used. This is an alternative spelling of the same word.
Etymology The verb おそわれる is the passive form of 襲う (おそう, 'to attack'), literally meaning 'to be attacked'. The kanji 魘 is a specific character for nightmares, but the word itself is a straightforward passive derivation.
