おどろく

驚 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

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

    • 知事は委員会の反応に驚いた。
      The governor was surprised by the commission's response.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to be frightened, to be startled, to be alarmed

    • 町の人々は地震に大変驚いた。
      The townsfolk were frightened by the earthquake.