あっと驚く | Japanese meaning

あっと驚く【あっとおどろく】

Frequency rank: 50,150. – 51,356.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending

to get a big surprise; to be astonished; to have one's breath taken away; to be taken aback

Forms

あっと驚く【あっとおどろく】Frequency rank: 50,150. – 51,356.
アッと驚く【あっとおどろく】
あっとおどろく

Generated definitions (experimental)

to get a big surprise; to be astonished; to have one's breath taken away; to be taken aback

This expression is used to describe a strong feeling of surprise or astonishment, often in response to something unexpected. It conveys a sense of being caught off guard by a shocking revelation or event.

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I was astonished by his sudden visit.

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I was taken aback by the ending of the new movie.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to get a big surpriseto be suddenly astonishedto astonish everyonean astonishing factようa breathtaking viewa surprising developmenta moment that takes your breath awayto let out a gasp of surprisean astonishing reactionan astonishing talent

Example sentences

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The truth knocked the breath out of him.

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