Japanese Word of the Day
驚く
o-DORO-ku • verb — 20th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to be surprised; to be astonished
Examples
- 彼の速さに驚きました。
(I was surprised by his speed.) - そのニュースを聞いて驚いた。
(I was surprised when I heard the news.) - 子どもたちは大きな音に驚いた。
(The children were startled by the loud noise.)
Synonyms
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This is a very common verb used when something catches you off guard or makes you feel surprised. In casual conversation, people often use びっくりする instead, which feels more conversational.
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