おどろく
N4愕く
驚く駭く
[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
突然の知らせに愕いてしまった。
I was taken aback by the sudden news.
値段を聞いて愕くだろう。
You'll be surprised when you hear the price.
愕かないで聞いてください。
Please listen without being surprised.