This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

愕然

Reading

Kana: がくぜん
Romaji: gakuzen
Kana
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Definition

1

astonishment; shock; amazement; terror

Kanji

Readings: ガク、 おどろ.く
Meanings: surprised, frightened
Readings: ゼン、 ネン、 しか、 しか.り、 しか.し、 さ
Meanings: sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well

Example Sentences

あのニュースを()いた(とき)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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(かれ)(むすめ)万引(まんび)きをしたと()いてがくぜんとした。
➥He was shocked to hear that his daughter had shoplifted.
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