Word
驚く
おどろく
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CommonJLPT N4
Meanings
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
In Spanish
ser sorprendido
- Other forms
- 愕く、駭く
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
母はそのニュースを聞いて驚いた。
Mother was surprised at the news.
Mamá quedó sorprendida con la noticia.
Tatoeba #83064(opens in a new tab)その人はその知らせに驚きました。
The man was surprised at the news.
El hombre se sorprendió con la noticia.
Tatoeba #208760(opens in a new tab)