Word details
愕然
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 愕然.
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Entry
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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.
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