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Meaning of 吃驚(びっくり) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

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
  • Parts of speech
    noun or verb acting prenominally
    Meaning
    surprise (e.g. surprise party)

Example Sentences

吃驚, 喫驚, びっくり, ビックリ used in context

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 2

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

On: キツ

Kun: の.む

12 strokes

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JLPT 1

wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed

On: キョウ

Kun: おどろ.く, おどろ.かす

22 strokes

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stammer

On: キツ

Kun: ども.る

6 strokes

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