驚く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 驚く
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.
Kanji in this Word
驚
22 strokes
Frequency: 1141
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
wonder
be surprised
frightened
amazed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おどろ.く
おどろ.かす
愕
12 strokes
Meanings
surprised
frightened
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おどろ.く
駭
16 strokes
Meanings
be surprised
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おどろ.く
おどろ.かす
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