Jisho

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Words — 2 found

おどろ 驚く
Common word JLPT N4 Wanikani level 31 Play audio Show inflections Links
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked​
  • ちじ知事
  • は
  • いいんかい委員会
  • の
  • はんのう反応
  • に
  • おどろ驚いた
    • 。
The governor was surprised by the commission's response.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed​
  • まち町
  • の
  • ひとびと人々
  • は
  • じしん地震
  • に
  • たいへん大変
  • おどろ驚いた
    • 。
The townsfolk were frightened by the earthquake.
Other forms
愕く 【おどろく】、駭く 【おどろく】
Notes
愕く: Rarely-used kanji form. 駭く: Rarely-used kanji form.
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おどろ 驚くなかれ
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
1. do not be surprised; lo and behold; wait for it​
  • こんな
  • こと
  • を
  • い言って
  • も
  • しん信じない
  • だろう
  • が
    • 、
  • おどろ驚くなかれ
    • 。
You might not believe what I'm about to tell you, so don't be surprised.
Other forms
驚く勿れ 【おどろくなかれ】、驚く無かれ 【おどろくなかれ】
Notes
驚く勿れ: Rarely-used kanji form. 驚く無かれ: Irregular kanji usage.
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Kanji — 1 found

100.0
12 strokes.
愕
surprised, frightened
Kun: おどろ.く
On: ガク
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