Translation of Japanese word "驚かせる" to English
驚かせる
おどろかせる
[odorokaseru]
IPA: /odɔɾokaseɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
How to use
驚かせる (odorokaseru) — 'to surprise (someone) / startle'. Group 2. Causative of 驚く. 友達を驚かせる — surprise a friend.
🇬🇧 English
to surprise (someone)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 驚かせる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おどろかせる
Romaji Transcription: odorokaseru
Example Sentences
彼は彼女に驚かせました。
かれはかのじょにおどろかせました。
He surprised her.
私たちは彼に驚かせました。
わたしたちはかれにおどろかせました。
We surprised him.
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Common phrases
- 人を驚かせる— to surprise someone
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Frequency rank: #433 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "驚かせる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "驚かせる" means "to surprise (someone)" in English.
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The word "驚かせる" is read as "おどろかせる" (odorokaseru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "I have surprised my friends before.".
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