- dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
'taru' adjective; adverb taking the 'to' particle
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- dumbfounded
- overcome with surprise
- in blank amazement
- in a daze
This meaning describes a state of being shocked or surprised to the point of being unable to respond or react. It usually implies a complete astonishment that leaves someone momentarily speechless.
He stood in place, dumbfounded by the unbelievable news.
This meaning indicates a reaction that overwhelms someone due to unexpected information or events, usually resulting in a temporary inability to process what has happened.
He was overcome with surprise when he found out his friend was suddenly getting married.
This usage conveys a sense of being so astonished that one is mentally numb or blank, often unable to think clearly or articulate thoughts.
This meaning is used when someone is so shocked or astonished that they feel disoriented or confused, similar to a dream-like state.
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ぼうぜん呆然とするto be dumbfoundedぼうぜん呆然としているto be in a dazeぼうぜんじしつ呆然自失to be in a stunned stateぼうぜん呆然とみつめる見つめるto stare blanklyぼうぜん呆然となるto become dumbfoundedぼうぜん呆然としたひょうじょう表情a dumbfounded expressionぼうぜん呆然としているじかん時間a moment of being dazedおどろき驚きぼうぜん呆然astonished and stunnedぼうぜん呆然としたままremaining in a dazeぼうぜん呆然のなか中にいるto be in a state of amazement
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