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あっけにとられる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あっけにとられる

呆気にとられる
呆気に取られる
あっけに取られる
Expression
Usually kana
Ichidan verb
Freq #12194
1

to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1848

Meanings

be amazed
disgusted
shocked

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほけ.る
ぼ.ける
あき.れる
おろか
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
8 strokes
Frequency: 122
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

take
fetch
take up

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.る
と.り
と.り-
とり
-ど.り
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
どる
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