Meaning of ぎょっと in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ぎょっと
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Romajigyotto
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- being startled
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Example Sentences
ぎょっと used in context
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I can't stand the noise.
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He started at the noise.
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He was alarmed by the explosion.
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He was frightened at the sight.
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彼は、母がギョッとするだろうと思いながら、顔を上げて母を見つめた。
He looked up at his mother, waiting for her to be shocked.
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His action frightened us.
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