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怖い
This adjective can mean 'I am scared' or 'that thing is scary'. Context determines if you are describing your feeling or an object's trait.
Examples in context
暗い夜道は怖いです
Dark streets at night are scary
蛇が怖くて近づけません
I am afraid of snakes so I cannot go near
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