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VocabJLPT N1

horror

Noun

Definitions

1. horror
2. Horror

A loanword from English referring to the horror genre in fiction, film, or other media. It is used to describe stories, movies, or games meant to frighten or unsettle the audience, and is often combined with other words like "movie" or "novel" to specify the medium.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Static on TV screens was pure horror when I was a kid.

Sentence 2

"Can I put up a horror movie poster?" my coworker asked.

Sentence 3

The back entrance of a convenience store late at night has this weirdly creepy vibe.

Sentence 4

"This book is horror, but the writing is beautiful," he said.

Sentence 5

"Does this house feel like something out of a horror movie?" he whispered.