How to say "fright" in Japanese

• 驚愕きょうがくCommon
  no-adjective, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers fright as sudden shock or astonishment at something unexpected. The nuance is being stunned rather than afraid, fitting moments of startling news or a shocking discovery.
  私は彼かれの勇気ゆうきに驚愕きょうがくした。↗

  I marveled at his courage.
• 畏怖いふCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers fright as dread or fear felt before something overwhelming, such as nature, power, or the divine. The nuance blends fear with awe, so it is really about reverent dread, not simple fright.

For 'fright', 驚愕 covers sudden shock or astonishment, while 畏怖 covers fear mixed with awe or dread toward something imposing, so choose by whether the feeling is startled surprise or reverent dread.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 驚愕きょうがくastonishment
• 畏怖いふawe
• 怖気おぞけfear
• 恐れ気おそれげfear
• ギクッと(with a) start