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怖い (kowai): Scary; frightening; afraid
こわい
kowai
Meaning
Scary; frightening; afraid
Two original examples
この映画は怖いです。
This film is scary.
暗い道を一人で歩くのは怖いです。
I am afraid to walk alone along a dark road.
Usage and distinctions
怖い can describe a frightening thing or the speaker’s fear: 犬が怖い can mean “I am afraid of dogs”. 可愛い（かわいい, cute）is a different word with different vowels and length.