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What does 驚き (おどろき, odoroki) mean?

驚き (おどろき, odoroki) means surprise, astonishment.

Quick facts
Readingおどろき
Romajiodoroki
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
おどろき
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonodoroki

surprise, astonishment

  1. 1noun surprise; astonishment; wonder

Example sentences

  • She let out a cry of surprise.

  • That news was a big surprise.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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