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驚く

おどろく

Readings

おどろく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vito be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked
  2. 2.
    v5k, vito be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

Kanji breakdown

驚
N522 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

知事は委員会の反応に驚いた。

The governor was surprised by the commission's response.

町の人々は地震に大変驚いた。

The townsfolk were frightened by the earthquake.

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to be surprised; to be astonished

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