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Zach

驚く

愕く、 駭く

Reading

Kana: おどろく
Romaji: odoroku
Kana
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Definition

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to be surprised; to be astonished

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 おどろ.く、 おどろ.かす
Meanings: wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed
Readings: ガク、 おどろ.く
Meanings: surprised, frightened
Readings: ガイ、 カイ、 おどろ.く、 おどろ.かす
Meaning: be surprised

Example Sentences

これは(おどろ)いた。
➥My stars!
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彼女(かのじょ)はきっと(おどろ)く。
➥She is certain to be surprised.
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(かれ)博識(はくしき)には(おどろ)く。
➥His extensive knowledge surprises me.
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(わたし)(すこ)(おどろ)いた。
➥I was a little surprised.
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(かれ)(おどろ)いて(さけ)んだ。
➥He cried out in alarm.
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(おどろ)いたなあ・・・。
➥What a surprise!
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