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愕然がくぜん～と AdverbFreq #5813
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'taru' adjective

astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast

Examples
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.
驚くおどろく愕く駭くIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #292
1

to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked

Examples
知事は委員会の反応に驚いた。
The governor was surprised by the commission's response.
2

to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

Examples
町の人々は地震に大変驚いた。
The townsfolk were frightened by the earthquake.
驚愕きょうがくNoun～の Adj.Intransitive～する VerbFreq #3747
1

astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock

Examples
私は彼の勇気に驚愕した。
I marveled at his courage.
驚くなかれおどろくなかれ驚く無かれ驚く勿れExpression
1

do not be surprised; lo and behold; wait for it

Examples
こんなことを言っても信じないだろうが、驚くなかれ。
You might not believe what I'm about to tell you, so don't be surprised.