Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 吃驚(びっくり) in Japanese

吃驚, 喫驚
JLPT 4
Kana Reading
びっくり, ビックリ
Romaji
bikkuri, bikkuri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, adverb (fukushi)
    Meaning
    to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be astonished
    Example sentence
    ビックリしたよ、温泉宿養殖場になってたんね。 What a surprise! The onsen lodge had turned into a fish breeding farm.
  • Parts of speech
    noun or verb acting prenominally
    Meaning
    surprise (e.g. surprise party)
    Example sentence
    洋子はみんなびっくりするような優雅さ踊った Yoko danced with a grace that surprised us.

Examples of 吃驚, 喫驚, びっくり, ビックリ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

consume, eat, drink, smoke, receive (a blow)

On'Yomi: キツ

Kun'Yomi: の.む

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JLPT 1

22 strokes

wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おどろ.く, おどろ.かす

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6 strokes

stammer

On'Yomi: キツ

Kun'Yomi: ども.る

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