驚く
おどろく
odoroku
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 16 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
驚く (おどろく (odoroku)) means "to be surprised". It is read おどろく (odoroku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to be surprised
Also : to be amazed · to be shocked
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Example Sentences
突然の音に驚きました。
とつぜんのおとにおどろきました。
I was surprised by the sudden noise.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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