Japanese Word · Intermediate
おどろく
to be astonished, surprised, amazed, startled
Pronunciation: [o̞do̞ɾo̞kɯ̟]
Meaning
to be astonished, surprised, amazed, startled
Example
この革命の物語やその後の出来事は、驚くに当たらない。
The story of this revolution, and the ones that followed, should not have come as a surprise.
Practice tips
- Practice おどろく out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.