Word details

あっけ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あっけ.

Dictionary

Entry

っけ呆気あっ気NounUsually kanaFreq #46227
1

being taken aback; state of shock; dumbfoundedness

Examples
私は呆気にとられた。
When I heard it, I was dumbfounded.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

be amazed, disgusted, shocked

7 strokesFrequency 1,848

On

ホウ

Kun

ほけ.るぼ.けるあき.れるおろか

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

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