NichiDict

驚く

N4
おどろく
愕く駭く
[odoroku]
Illustration for 驚く

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be astonished; to be shocked

2.GodanIntransitive

to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

Examples

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.