Meaning of 面食らう in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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面食らう, 面喰らう, 面くらう
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Kana Readingめんくらう
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Romajimenkurau
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
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Example Sentences
面食らう, 面喰らう, 面くらう, めんくらう used in context
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I was completely taken aback by her reasoning.
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I was surprised at her sudden visit.
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I was much confused by his questions.
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I was quite upset at the sudden change in the plan.
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I didn't know what to do because I was suddenly spoken to by a foreigner.
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I feel like nothing on earth.
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