ぎょっと

adverb (fukushi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

being startledonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Other forms

ギョッと

Generated definitions (experimental)

being startled

"ぎょっと" is used to describe the feeling of being suddenly surprised or shocked.

びっくりびっくり。。

I was startled and surprised.

。。

I was startled by the sudden loud noise.

Example sentences

14 results

1. 。。

The noise startled him.

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2. 。。

He started at the noise.

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3. 。。

He was alarmed by the explosion.

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4. 。。

He was frightened at the sight.

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5. 、、、、。。

He looked up at his mother, waiting for her to be shocked.

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6. 。。

His action frightened us.

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7. 。。

I was taken aback by a thunderclap.

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8. 。。

We were startled at the explosion.

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9. 。。

I start in surprise.

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10. 。。

I was appalled at the sight.

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11. へれんヘレン。。

Helen jumped in fright at the strange sound.

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12. 。。

I was frightened by the sight.

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13. 。。

I spring with a start.

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14. 、、。。

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