驚愕

きょうがく
Alternative writings: 驚がく
Frequency:
1

A very strong feeling of astonishment or shock; an overwhelming surprise (stronger than mere surprise).

NounNoun Taking 'の'Irregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の告白を聞いて私は驚愕した。

I was astonished when I heard his confession.

新発見のニュースは科学界に驚愕を与えた。

The news of the new discovery shocked (astonished) the scientific community.

その結果には驚愕を隠せなかった。

They couldn't hide their astonishment at the result.

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