キョウ, おびや.かす, おど.す, おど.かす

threaten, coerce

JLPT1 G7 S10 F1183

As per # as described in (pressure from two sides) + flesh → the two sides of the body, under pressure → *threaten* (← be threatened by attackers at both sides; compare ) → *frighten*; *fear*; *be scared*; *startle*.

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