Jisho

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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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