がくぜん
Readings
あのニュースを聞いた時にはがくぜんとした。
When I heard the news I was caught with my pants down.
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Context: 愕然 (がくぜん)
Current word
愕然がくぜん
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
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