NichiDict

動揺

N3
どうよう
[douyou]
Illustration for 動揺

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

shaking; trembling; pitching; rolling; oscillation

2.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

disturbance; unrest; agitation; excitement; commotion; turmoil; discomposure; feeling shaken

Examples

彼の突然の辞職に社内が動揺した。

His sudden resignation caused unrest in the company.

その知らせを聞いて動揺した。

I was shaken hearing that news.

動揺せずに冷静に対応してください。

Please respond calmly without being shaken.