godan verb (-ru), transitive verb, intransitive verb
be afraid of; fear; be scared of
Expresses visible or outward fear; often used when someone shows fear through behavior or expression. Can be used with both transitive (〜を怖がる) and intransitive patterns.
子供は暗闇を怖がる。
Children are afraid of the dark.
彼女は注射を怖がって、泣
She was scared of the injection and started crying.