Translation of Japanese word "驚く" to English
驚く
おどろく
[odoroku]
IPA: /o̞doɾo̞ku/
How to use
驚く (oporaku / odoroku) — 'to be surprised / astonished'. Group 1. ニュースに驚く — be surprised by the news. 驚き — surprise (noun).
🇬🇧 English
to be surprised
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 驚く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おどろく
Romaji Transcription: odoroku
Example Sentences
彼はニュースに驚く。
かれはにゅーすに おどろく
He was surprised at the news.
私は彼の変身に驚く。
わたしはかれの へんしんに おどろく
I was surprised at his transformation.
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Common phrases
- 本当に驚いた— was really surprised
Frequency rank: #389 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "驚く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "驚く" means "to be surprised" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "驚く"?▼
The word "驚く" is read as "おどろく" (odoroku). 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: "Refers to the act of being surprised at an unexpected event or thing.".
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