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A1 noun #4,247 よく出る 9分で読める

horror

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解説 horror in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'horror' is a simple word used to describe things that are very scary. You might use it to talk about movies like 'Halloween' or 'It'. It is a noun that means a very big feeling of fear. You can say 'I like horror movies' or 'I feel horror.' It is one of the first words you learn to describe strong negative emotions or a type of film you see at the cinema.

At the A2 level, you start to use 'horror' in more phrases. You might say 'to my horror' to tell a story about a mistake you made. You also understand that 'horror' can describe real-life bad things, not just movies. You can use it with simple adjectives like 'big horror' or 'real horror.' You are beginning to see how the word describes both a feeling and a thing that causes that feeling.

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At the B1 level, you can distinguish between 'horror' and other words like 'scary' or 'afraid.' You use 'horror' to describe more complex situations, such as the 'horror of a car accident.' You also start to use common collocations like 'horror story' or 'horror film' more naturally. You understand that horror often includes a feeling of 'disgust' or 'shock,' not just being afraid of a monster.

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At the B2 level, you use 'horror' with more precision. You might talk about the 'horrors of war' or 'the horror of poverty,' using the plural form to describe systemic issues. You understand the nuances of the horror genre, including sub-genres like 'psychological horror.' You can use the word in formal writing to express moral outrage or deep concern about a social problem.

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At the C1 level, you use 'horror' to explore philosophical and existential themes. You might discuss 'existential horror' or the 'horror of the unknown.' You are comfortable using the word in literary criticism to describe the atmosphere of a text. You also use advanced idiomatic expressions and can explain the subtle differences between horror, terror, and dread in a nuanced way.

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At the C2 level, 'horror' becomes a tool for sophisticated analysis of the human condition. You might use it to describe the 'horror of the mundane' or the 'sublime horror' found in nature. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, employing it with perfect tone and register in academic, creative, or professional contexts. You understand its historical evolution and its role in shaping cultural narratives.

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Horror is a noun meaning extreme fear or shock.
It is a popular genre for scary movies and books.
The word can describe both a feeling and a situation.
Common phrases include 'horror movie' and 'to my horror'.

The word horror is a multifaceted noun that captures one of the most intense human emotions and a major genre of creative expression. At its core, horror refers to a profound feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. Unlike simple 'fear,' which might be a brief reaction to a sudden noise, horror implies a deeper, often more lingering sense of revulsion or psychological distress. It is the feeling one gets when witnessing something truly terrible, such as a tragic accident or an act of extreme cruelty. In everyday conversation, people use 'horror' to describe their internal state when they are overwhelmed by something negative. For instance, you might feel horror when you realize you have made a devastating mistake at work or when you see a news report about a natural disaster. The word carries a weight that signals the situation is beyond just 'bad'—it is disturbing.

Emotional State: A state of extreme fear mixed with shock or disgust, often resulting in a physical shudder or a feeling of being paralyzed.

Entertainment Genre: A category of films, books, and games designed to provoke fear, suspense, and dread in the audience.

Societal Context: Used to describe the 'horrors of war' or the 'horrors of poverty,' emphasizing the systemic and tragic nature of these issues.

She looked at the wreckage of her car in sheer horror, unable to believe she had survived.

The children love watching horror movies during Halloween, even though they can't sleep afterwards.

To my horror, I realized I had left the oven on before leaving for my three-day trip.

The museum exhibit detailed the horrors of the industrial revolution's child labor practices.

The audience screamed in horror as the monster appeared on the screen.

Beyond the immediate emotional reaction, 'horror' is a foundational pillar of modern entertainment. The horror genre explores the 'unthinkable' and the 'uncanny,' using monsters, ghosts, or psychological thrillers to tap into universal human fears. In this context, horror isn't necessarily something we avoid; it's something we seek out for the adrenaline rush and the safe exploration of dark themes. Philosophically, horror can also refer to the 'existential horror' of realizing one's insignificance in the universe. This demonstrates that while the word is accessible to A1 learners as 'scary,' it has deep roots that grow with the learner's proficiency, eventually touching on history, art, and philosophy.

Using 'horror' correctly involves understanding its role as both an uncountable noun (the feeling) and a countable noun (specific instances or types). When you are talking about the general feeling of dread, you treat it as uncountable. For example, 'The room was filled with horror.' However, when referring to specific terrifying events or various types of the genre, you can use the plural 'horrors.' A classic example is 'the horrors of war,' which refers to the many different terrible things that happen during a conflict. Structurally, 'horror' often follows prepositions like 'in' (in horror) or 'with' (with horror), describing the manner in which someone acts or reacts. It also frequently appears in the possessive-like construction 'to my horror,' which acts as a sentence adverbial to set the tone of a story.

As a Direct Object: She couldn't hide her horror when she saw the bill for the repairs.

In Prepositional Phrases: He backed away in horror from the edge of the cliff.

As a Noun Modifier: I am not a big fan of horror fiction; I prefer romantic comedies.

The horror of the situation only became clear after the sun rose.

They shared stories of the horrors they faced during the long winter.

The scream was a sound of pure horror.

In more advanced writing, 'horror' can be paired with adjectives to specify the type of fear. 'Sheer horror' or 'unadulterated horror' emphasizes the purity and intensity of the feeling. 'Gothic horror' refers to a specific literary style featuring old castles and gloomy atmospheres. When writing about social issues, 'the horror of' is a powerful way to frame a problem as morally unacceptable. For example, 'The horror of homelessness in a wealthy city is a stain on our society.' This demonstrates that 'horror' is not just for scary stories; it is a tool for expressing moral outrage and deep empathy for suffering.

You will encounter the word 'horror' in a variety of real-world contexts, ranging from casual entertainment discussions to somber news broadcasts. In the world of cinema and streaming services like Netflix or Disney+, 'Horror' is a standard category label. You'll hear friends ask, 'Do you want to watch a horror movie tonight?' or 'What's the scariest horror film you've ever seen?' In this context, the word is associated with excitement and entertainment. However, switch to a news channel, and the tone changes completely. News anchors use 'horror' to describe the aftermath of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or violent crimes, often using phrases like 'eyewitnesses described scenes of horror.' Here, the word is used to convey the gravity and tragedy of the event.

In Cinema: 'The new horror flick is getting rave reviews for its jump scares.'

In Journalism: 'Relief workers are struggling to cope with the horror of the famine.'

In Daily Conversation: 'I watched in horror as my phone fell into the lake.'

The documentary captures the true horror of the 1918 pandemic.

'It was a night of horror,' said the survivor of the earthquake.

Literature and art critics also use 'horror' to categorize works that deal with the macabre or the grotesque. You might hear a professor talk about 'Body Horror' in modern art or 'Cosmic Horror' in the works of H.P. Lovecraft. In historical contexts, 'horror' is used to ensure that the gravity of past atrocities is not forgotten. Phrases like 'the horror of the Holocaust' serve as a moral reminder of human capacity for evil. Therefore, 'horror' is a word that bridges the gap between our darkest fantasies and our most painful realities, making it an essential term for understanding both culture and history.

One of the most frequent mistakes English learners make is confusing the noun 'horror' with the adjective 'horrible' or 'horrific.' While they are related, they function differently in a sentence. You feel 'horror' (noun), but a situation is 'horrible' (adjective). Another common error is using 'horror' when 'terror' might be more appropriate. Although they are synonyms, 'terror' often implies a more active, acute fear of immediate danger, whereas 'horror' often includes a component of revulsion or shock at something that has already happened or is being witnessed. Additionally, learners sometimes struggle with the countability of the word, using 'a horror' to mean 'a scary feeling,' which is incorrect. You should say 'a sense of horror' or just 'horror.'

Confusing Noun and Adjective: Incorrect: 'I felt very horrible.' (This means you feel bad/sick). Correct: 'I felt a sense of horror.'

Overusing for Minor Things: Using 'horror' for a small mistake (like dropping a spoon) can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic. Use 'annoyance' or 'shock' instead.

Incorrect: The horror movie was very horror. Correct: The horror movie was very scary.

Finally, be careful with the pronunciation of the 'h' and the double 'r'. In some accents, the 'r' is very soft, while in others it is quite distinct. Mispronouncing it can sometimes make it sound like 'whore,' which is a completely different and offensive word. Always ensure you are pronouncing the 'o' clearly as in 'hot' or 'bore' depending on your regional dialect (UK vs US). Practice saying 'horror movie' as a single unit of sound to get the rhythm right. Understanding these nuances will help you use the word with the appropriate level of gravity and precision, avoiding awkward social or grammatical situations.

While 'horror' is a powerful word, English offers many alternatives that can provide more specific shades of meaning. 'Terror' is perhaps the closest, but it emphasizes extreme fear and the desire to flee. 'Dread' is used for a feeling of fear about something that is going to happen in the future. 'Revulsion' or 'disgust' focuses on the feeling of being sickened by something. If you are talking about the genre, you might use 'thriller' (which is less about fear and more about excitement) or 'slasher' (a specific sub-genre of horror). Knowing when to swap 'horror' for one of these words can make your writing much more descriptive and accurate.

Horror vs. Terror: Horror is the feeling of revulsion after something has happened; Terror is the dread before it happens.

Horror vs. Dread: Dread is a long-term, sinking feeling of anticipation; Horror is a sharp, immediate shock.

Horror vs. Panic: Panic is a sudden, uncontrollable fear that leads to irrational behavior; Horror is often more contemplative and shocking.

Instead of horror, he felt a deep sense of dread as he walked toward the principal's office.

The revulsion she felt was stronger than any horror she had experienced before.

In academic or formal writing, you might use 'atrocity' to describe a horrific event itself rather than the feeling it produces. For example, 'The atrocities committed during the war...' instead of 'The horrors of the war...' This shifts the focus from the emotional reaction to the moral and legal gravity of the actions. In literary analysis, 'the uncanny' is a frequent substitute for 'horror' when describing something that is strangely familiar yet unsettling. By mastering these alternatives, you can tailor your language to the specific context, whether you are writing a movie review, a history essay, or a personal journal entry.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The word 'horror' originally described the physical sensation of your hair standing on end. This is why we still say things are 'hair-raising' today!

発音ガイド

UK /ˈhɒr.ə/

US /ˈhɔːr.ɚ/

The stress is on the first syllable: HOR-ror.

韻が合う語

tomorrow sorrow borrow follower hollower wallow bellow mellow

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it like 'whore' (missing the second syllable).
Making the 'h' silent like in French.
Confusing the vowel sound with 'horror' vs 'harbor'.
Over-emphasizing the second 'r' in non-rhotic accents.
Mixing it up with 'horrible' (adjective).

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize in context, especially in entertainment.

ライティング 3/5

Requires care to distinguish from 'horrible' and 'horrific'.

スピーキング 2/5

Simple to use for movies, slightly harder for nuanced emotions.

リスニング 2/5

Distinct sound, but watch for regional 'r' variations.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

scary fear movie bad feeling

次に学ぶ

horrible horrify terror dread revulsion

上級

grotesque macabre uncanny abhorrence atrocity

知っておくべき文法

Noun as Adjective (Attributive Noun)

In 'horror movie', 'horror' is a noun acting as an adjective.

Uncountable Nouns for Emotions

We say 'He felt horror,' not 'He felt a horror' (unless referring to a thing).

Prepositional Phrases for Manner

'In horror' describes how something was done (He watched in horror).

Possessive + Noun Idioms

'To my horror' is a fixed expression used to introduce a shocking event.

Plural for Collective Suffering

'The horrors' is used when describing multiple terrible events or conditions.

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レベル別の例文

I don't like horror movies.

Je n'aime pas les films d'horreur.

Used as a noun modifier for 'movies'.

The big dog filled the boy with horror.

Le gros chien a rempli le garçon d'horreur.

Used as an uncountable noun.

Is this a horror story?

Est-ce une histoire d'horreur ?

Used as a noun modifier for 'story'.

She screamed in horror.

Elle a crié d'horreur.

Prepositional phrase 'in horror'.

The movie was a horror.

Le film était une horreur.

Countable noun usage.

I feel horror when I see spiders.

Je ressens de l'horreur quand je vois des araignées.

Direct object of the verb 'feel'.

Horror is my favorite genre.

L'horreur est mon genre préféré.

Subject of the sentence.

That is a horror mask.

C'est un masque d'horreur.

Noun modifier.

To my horror, I forgot my keys.

À mon grand désarroi, j'ai oublié mes clés.

Idiomatic phrase 'To my horror'.

He looked at the mess in horror.

Il a regardé le désordre avec horreur.

Prepositional phrase 'in horror'.

The news was full of horror stories.

Les nouvelles étaient pleines d'histoires d'horreur.

Plural countable noun.

I watched the car crash in horror.

J'ai regardé l'accident de voiture avec horreur.

Describes the manner of watching.

She has a horror of snakes.

Elle a horreur des serpents.

Phrase 'have a horror of something'.

The house was a place of horror.

La maison était un lieu d'horreur.

Genitive-like construction 'place of horror'.

Stop talking about that horror!

Arrête de parler de cette horreur !

Referring to a specific scary thing.

It was a night of pure horror.

C'était une nuit de pure horreur.

Adjective 'pure' modifying 'horror'.

The survivors described the horror of the storm.

Les survivants ont décrit l'horreur de la tempête.

Abstract noun referring to a specific event.

The film combines comedy and horror.

Le film combine comédie et horreur.

Contrasting two genres.

A look of horror crossed her face.

Un regard d'horreur a traversé son visage.

Subject of the sentence.

They were frozen with horror.

Ils étaient figés d'horreur.

Prepositional phrase 'with horror'.

The book details the horrors of the prison system.

Le livre détaille les horreurs du système carcéral.

Plural form for systemic issues.

I have a real horror of public speaking.

J'ai une sainte horreur de parler en public.

Hyperbolic use for strong dislike.

The room was a scene of absolute horror.

La pièce était une scène d'horreur absolue.

Collocation 'scene of horror'.

To the horror of the audience, the actor fell off the stage.

À l'horreur du public, l'acteur est tombé de la scène.

Sentence-starting prepositional phrase.

The documentary doesn't shy away from the horrors of war.

Le documentaire ne recule pas devant les horreurs de la guerre.

Common B2-level collocation.

The sheer horror of the crime shocked the nation.

L'horreur pure du crime a choqué la nation.

Adjective 'sheer' for emphasis.

She wrote a thesis on the evolution of horror in literature.

Elle a écrit une thèse sur l'évolution de l'horreur dans la littérature.

Academic context.

There is a certain horror in realizing you are lost.

Il y a une certaine horreur à réaliser qu'on est perdu.

Existential/situational use.

His face was contorted in a mask of horror.

Son visage était tordu en un masque d'horreur.

Descriptive literary language.

The public reacted with horror to the new tax laws.

Le public a réagi avec horreur aux nouvelles lois fiscales.

Metaphorical/exaggerated use.

The horror of the situation was compounded by the cold weather.

L'horreur de la situation a été aggravée par le temps froid.

Passive voice construction.

He has a deep-seated horror of failure.

Il a une horreur profonde de l'échec.

Compound adjective 'deep-seated'.

The novel explores the existential horror of modern life.

Le roman explore l'horreur existentielle de la vie moderne.

Abstract philosophical usage.

The witness recounted the events with chilling horror.

Le témoin a raconté les événements avec une horreur glaçante.

Adjective 'chilling' modifying 'horror'.

To my utter horror, the data had been completely wiped.

À mon horreur totale, les données avaient été complètement effacées.

Intensifier 'utter'.

The film uses body horror to challenge our perceptions of beauty.

Le film utilise l'horreur corporelle pour remettre en question nos perceptions de la beauté.

Specific sub-genre term.

There was a collective gasp of horror from the onlookers.

Il y a eu un souffle d'horreur collectif de la part des spectateurs.

Collective noun 'gasp'.

The silence in the room was pregnant with horror.

Le silence dans la pièce était lourd d'horreur.

Metaphorical adjective 'pregnant'.

He spoke of the horrors he had witnessed with a strange detachment.

Il a parlé des horreurs dont il avait été témoin avec un étrange détachement.

Contrast between horror and detachment.

The sheer scale of the horror was difficult to comprehend.

L'ampleur même de l'horreur était difficile à comprendre.

Noun 'scale' modifying the concept.

The director masterfully evokes a sense of cosmic horror.

Le réalisateur évoque magistralement un sentiment d'horreur cosmique.

Literary/Cinematic terminology.

Her poetry delves into the visceral horror of loss.

Sa poésie plonge dans l'horreur viscérale de la perte.

Adjective 'visceral' for deep intensity.

The architect sought to avoid the urban horror of concrete sprawl.

L'architecte a cherché à éviter l'horreur urbaine de l'étalement du béton.

Metaphorical use in professional discourse.

In the face of such horror, words seem utterly inadequate.

Face à une telle horreur, les mots semblent tout à fait inadéquats.

Rhetorical structure.

The play juxtaposes domestic bliss with underlying horror.

La pièce juxtapose le bonheur domestique avec une horreur sous-jacente.

Analytical verb 'juxtaposes'.

A lingering horror remained in the town long after the events.

Une horreur persistante est restée dans la ville longtemps après les événements.

Adjective 'lingering'.

The essay critiques the commodification of horror in modern media.

L'essai critique la marchandisation de l'horreur dans les médias modernes.

Advanced academic vocabulary.

The protagonist is consumed by the horror of his own making.

Le protagoniste est consumé par l'horreur qu'il a lui-même créée.

Passive voice with agency.

類義語

fear terror shock dread fright disgust

反対語

delight pleasure joy

よく使う組み合わせ

sheer horror

horror movie

horror story

in horror

to my horror

horrors of war

sense of horror

pure horror

horror fiction

with horror

よく使うフレーズ

a horror to behold

— Something that is very unpleasant or shocking to look at.

The aftermath of the storm was a horror to behold.

chamber of horrors

— A place where many terrible or scary things are kept or happen.

The old basement was like a chamber of horrors.

the horror! the horror!

— A famous literary quote (from Heart of Darkness) used to express ultimate despair.

As he looked at the ruins, he whispered, 'the horror! the horror!'

horror-struck

— Extremely shocked and scared.

The horror-struck witnesses could not speak.

the horror of it all

— A phrase used to emphasize how terrible a whole situation is.

She couldn't stop crying when she thought of the horror of it all.

be a horror

— To be a very difficult or unpleasant person (often used for children).

My little brother was a total horror this morning.

horror show

— A situation that is a complete disaster or very unpleasant.

The meeting turned into a complete horror show.

gothic horror

— A style of horror involving dark, old places and supernatural elements.

Dracula is a classic example of gothic horror.

psychological horror

— Horror that focuses on mental and emotional states.

The movie is more of a psychological horror than a slasher.

survival horror

— A genre of video games where the player must survive scary situations.

Resident Evil is a famous survival horror game.

よく混同される語

horror vs horrible

'Horrible' is an adjective (a horrible day), while 'horror' is a noun (the horror of the day).

horror vs terror

'Terror' is more about the fear of what might happen; 'horror' is the shock of what is happening or has happened.

horror vs horrific

'Horrific' is an adjective used to describe something that causes horror (a horrific accident).

慣用句と表現

"to have a horror of something"

— To have a very strong dislike or fear of something.

My grandmother has a horror of modern technology.

neutral

"to somebody's horror"

— Used to say that something happened which made someone feel shocked or scared.

To his horror, the cake fell on the floor.

neutral

"the horrors"

— A state of extreme nervousness or depression (old-fashioned).

The long, dark winter gave him the horrors.

informal/dated

"holy horror"

— Extreme shock or disgust.

She looked at the mess in holy horror.

informal/emphatic

"a horror of a (something)"

— A very bad or unpleasant version of something.

We had a horror of a journey through the mountains.

informal

"wake up in a horror"

— To wake up feeling extremely scared from a nightmare.

He woke up in a horror, drenched in sweat.

neutral

"filled with horror"

— To be overcome by a feeling of shock and fear.

The city was filled with horror after the explosion.

neutral

"recoil in horror"

— To move back suddenly because you are shocked or scared.

The crowd recoiled in horror as the car veered off the road.

neutral

"speak with horror"

— To talk about something with a tone of great shock or dislike.

They still speak with horror of the 2008 financial crash.

neutral

"frozen with horror"

— To be unable to move because you are so scared.

She stood frozen with horror as the shadow approached.

neutral

間違えやすい

horror vs Horror

Both relate to fear.

Horror includes a sense of disgust or shock. Fear is a more general term for being afraid.

I have a fear of heights, but I felt horror at the sight of the crash.

horror vs Terror

Very similar meaning.

Terror is active and overwhelming fear. Horror is more about revulsion and the 'ghastly' nature of something.

The terror of the chase was followed by the horror of the discovery.

horror vs Dread

Both are negative emotions.

Dread is the fear of a future event. Horror is the reaction to a present or past event.

I dread the dentist, but I felt horror when I saw the needle.

horror vs Shock

Both involve surprise.

Shock can be positive or negative. Horror is always deeply negative and scary.

The surprise party was a shock; the fire was a horror.

horror vs Awful

Both mean very bad.

Awful is a general adjective for 'very bad.' Horror is a specific, intense noun.

The food was awful, but the crime was a horror.

文型パターン

I like [horror] movies.

I like horror movies.

To my [horror], [sentence].

To my horror, I lost my wallet.

[Subject] looked at [object] in [horror].

She looked at the broken vase in horror.

The [horrors] of [noun] are [adjective].

The horrors of war are well-documented.

[Subject] evokes a sense of [adjective] [horror].

The music evokes a sense of creeping horror.

[Subject] is a [noun] of [adjective] [horror].

The situation was a spectacle of unmitigated horror.

This is a [horror] story.

This is a horror story.

He has a [horror] of [gerund].

He has a horror of flying.

語族

名詞

horror

horridness

動詞

horrify

形容詞

horrible

horrific

horrid

horrifying

使い方

frequency

Common in both spoken and written English, especially in media.

よくある間違い

The movie was very horror. → The movie was very scary / The movie was a horror movie.
Horror is a noun, not an adjective. You cannot use it after 'very' like this.
I felt horrible when I saw the ghost. → I felt horror when I saw the ghost.
'Horrible' often means 'sick' or 'bad.' 'Horror' is the specific emotion of fear and shock.
To my horrific, the cat was gone. → To my horror, the cat was gone.
The idiomatic phrase is 'To my horror' (noun), not 'horrific' (adjective).
He was in a horror. → He was in a state of horror / He was horrified.
We don't usually say 'in a horror' for a feeling; we say 'in horror' (uncountable).
The horrors of the movie was great. → The horror of the movie was great.
When talking about a single movie's atmosphere, use the singular 'horror.'

ヒント

Use with 'in' or 'with'

Remember that you usually act 'in horror' or react 'with horror'. These are the most natural-sounding prepositional phrases.

Pair with 'sheer' or 'pure'

To emphasize how strong the feeling is, use adjectives like 'sheer' or 'pure' before 'horror'. It sounds very native.

Genre vs. Emotion

When writing a review, clarify if you are talking about the 'horror' of the plot (the feeling) or the 'horror' genre itself.

Halloween Context

If you are in an English-speaking country in October, you will see this word everywhere! Use it to talk about costumes and decorations.

Don't over-dramatize

Using 'horror' for small things like a broken fingernail can sound sarcastic. Only use it for truly shocking things if you want to be serious.

The double R

Make sure you don't skip the middle of the word. It's not 'hore', it's 'hor-ror'. Two distinct parts.

Check the news

Read international news to see how 'horror' is used to describe global events. It will help you learn the formal register.

Literary Horror

In literature, horror is often about the 'uncanny'—things that are almost normal but slightly wrong. Look for this nuance.

Tone of voice

When people say 'horror' regarding a movie, their voice is often excited. When they use it for real life, their voice is low and serious.

The 'O' of Shock

The 'o' in horror is like the shape your mouth makes when you are shocked. Use this visual to remember the word.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of the 'H' in Horror as a 'H'ouse that is haunted. The 'RR' sounds like a growl of a monster: Grrr-horror!

視覚的連想

Imagine a person with their hair standing straight up (bristling) and their mouth wide open in an 'O' shape, which is the middle of the word 'h-O-rror'.

Word Web

scary movie fear shock disgust ghosts scream nightmare

チャレンジ

Try to use the word 'horror' in three different ways today: once for a movie, once for a mistake you made, and once for a strong dislike.

語源

From the Old French 'orror', which comes from the Latin 'horror', meaning 'a shaking, trembling, or shuddering'. It is related to the Latin verb 'horrere', which means 'to bristle' or 'to stand on end' (referring to hair standing up from fear).

元の意味： A physical shuddering or trembling caused by fear or cold.

Indo-European (Latinate/Romance influence).

文化的な背景

Be careful when using 'horror' to describe real tragedies. Ensure your tone is respectful and empathetic.

Horror movies are a staple of the American 'summer blockbuster' and 'Halloween' seasons.

Stephen King (The King of Horror) The Shining (Classic horror film) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cult musical)

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Movies and TV

horror movie
jump scare
slasher film
supernatural horror

Personal Feelings

filled with horror
to my horror
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recoil in horror

History and News

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Literature

horror fiction
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Everyday Disasters

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what a horror

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"Do you like watching horror movies, or do they scare you too much?"

"What is the biggest horror you have ever experienced in your daily life?"

"Have you ever read a horror story that kept you awake at night?"

"Why do you think some people enjoy the feeling of horror in entertainment?"

"In your opinion, what is the best horror film ever made?"

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Describe a time when you felt a sense of horror. What happened and how did you react?

Write about why the horror genre is so popular in modern culture.

Imagine you are a horror writer. What kind of scary story would you create?

Reflect on the 'horrors of war' and how we can prevent them in the future.

Compare the feeling of horror with the feeling of simple fear. How are they different?

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It can be both. Use it as uncountable for the general feeling ('He was filled with horror'). Use it as countable for specific instances or types ('The movie was a horror', 'The horrors of war').

No, that is incorrect. You should say 'I feel horror' or 'I am horrified.' 'Horror' is the thing or the feeling, not the state of the person.

Terror is the feeling of dread and apprehension that precedes a horrifying experience. Horror is the feeling of revulsion that usually follows a frightening sight or event.

No, while it is a common genre name, 'horror' can describe any situation that causes extreme shock, fear, or disgust, such as a natural disaster or a tragic mistake.

In American English, it's 'HORE-er'. In British English, it's 'HOR-uh'. The stress is always on the first syllable.

It is an idiomatic phrase used to introduce something that happened which shocked or scared you. For example, 'To my horror, the dog ate the homework.'

Technically no, but it is often used as a 'noun adjunct' to modify other nouns, like 'horror movie' or 'horror writer.' In these cases, it functions like an adjective.

'Horrid' is an adjective meaning very unpleasant or unkind. It is related to 'horror' but is usually less intense. You might call a rude child 'horrid,' but you wouldn't use 'horror' for them unless being very dramatic.

It is a sub-genre of horror that focuses on the disturbing transformation or mutilation of the human body.

We use the plural 'horrors' here to refer to the many different terrible events, such as death, destruction, and suffering, that occur during a war.

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