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怖いもの見たさ 【こわいものみたさ】
- [exp,n] curiosity of fear; urge to look at something frightening; wanting to take a peek at something unpleasant
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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怖 | Dreadful, Be Frightened, Fearful | フ, ホ | こわ.い, こわ.がる, お.じる, おそ.れる |
見 | See, Hopes, Chances, Idea, Opinion, Look At, Visible | ケン | み.る, み.える, み.せる |