畏まる

Etymology
Derived from classical verb, itself apparently a back-formation from , from the kashiko stem of adjective + nominalizing suffix.

The meaning of the adjective evolved from to  to  of ; compare the shades in meaning in 🇨🇬 and. The meaning of the verb kashikomaru similarly shifted from to be impressed by something as dreadful to to be impressed by something as worthy of deep respect.

Verb

 * 1)  to understand, to acknowledge
 * 2) to obey respectfully, comply
 * 3) to sit upright
 * 4) to be stiff or formal, to stand on ceremony
 * 1) to be stiff or formal, to stand on ceremony