驚く
N4おどろく
愕く駭く
[odoroku]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked
2.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
Example Sentences
その知らせに驚きました。
I was surprised by that news.
大きな音に驚いてしまった。
I was startled by a loud noise.
テストの成績がよくて彼に驚いている。
I'm amazed at his grades.