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.
彼は鋭い目つきで相手を脅かした。
He intimidated his opponent with a sharp glare.
大
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.
その政策は国の安全を脅かす可能性がある。
That policy could threaten national security.
環境破壊が生態系を脅かしている。
Environmental destruction is endangering the ecosystem.