Bikkuri

JLPT N4

Usually written in kana.

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吃驚 (Bikkuri) is a Japanese suru verb meaning “to be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened, to be astonished”.

Meanings

  1. suru verb, intransitive verb, adverbto be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be astonished; to get startled; to jump
  2. prenominalsurprise (e.g. surprise party)

Examples

  • I was fine and startled.

  • She cried out in surprise.

  • I was amazed at his courage.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 吃驚

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