驚
Kanji · N1
驚 / wonder
Kanji for wonder, be surprised, or frightened.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おどろ.く、おどろ.かす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
驚 carries the meaning wonder, be surprised, or frightened.
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Common compounds with 驚
驚嘆きょうたんwonder / admiration / being struck with admiration
驚くおどろくto be surprised / to be taken aback / to be amazed
驚かすおどろかすto surprise / to frighten / to create a stir
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