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驚く、愕く、駭く おどろく odoroku

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  1. Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked
  2. Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

Kanji in this word

wonder, be, surprised

Example sentences

彼は彼女の手腕に全然驚かなかった。
kare ha kanojo no shuwan ni zenzen odoroka nakaxtsu ta 。
He was not at all surprised at her ability.
彼は日本の歴史に非常に興味を持っており、その知識の深さには驚くばかりである。
kare ha nippon no rekishi ni hijou ni kyoumi wo moxtsu te ori 、 sono chishiki no fuka sa ni ha odoroku bakari de aru 。
He is very much interested in Japanese history. We are surprised at his vast knowledge of the subject.
彼は盗まれたかばんを見つけて驚いた。
kare ha nusuma re ta kaban wo mitsuke te odoroi ta 。
He was surprised to find his stolen bag.
彼は私の無知に驚いたようだった。
kare ha watakushi no muchi ni odoroi ta you daxtsu ta 。
He seemed surprised by my ignorance.
彼は殺人事件のことを聞いて驚いた。
kare ha satsujin jiken no koto wo kii te odoroi ta 。
He was surprised to hear about the murder case.
彼は驚いて飛び上がった。
kare ha odoroi te tobiagaxtsu ta 。
He started in surprise.

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