Japanese Word · Intermediate
びっくり
to be surprised, to be startled, to be frightened, to be astonished
Pronunciation: [bʲik̚kɯ̟ɾʲi]
Meaning
to be surprised, to be startled, to be frightened, to be astonished
Example
びっくりした？
Were you surprised?
Practice tips
- Practice びっくり 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.