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 or something causes fear or anxiety in a person, often with a sense of pressure or threat.
He intimidated his opponent with a sharp glare.
The loud noise frightened the children.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
threaten; jeopardize; endanger
Used for abstract things like peace, safety, or stability being put at risk; not used for direct personal intimidation.
That policy could threaten national security.
Environmental destruction is endangering the ecosystem.
The sudden noise frightened the child.
Environmental destruction is threatening the ecosystem.
The disease is endangering many people's lives.
New technology is threatening his position.