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驚く

おどろく

be surprised; be startled

verb

Japanesebe surprised; be startled

Example sentences

  • 大きい音で驚きました。

    I was startled by the loud noise.

  • 彼の話にとても驚いた。

    I was very surprised by what he said.

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