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びっくり仰天
bikkuri gyouten
Description
「びっくり仰天」は、とてもびっくりして、心がすごく動く様子を表す言葉です。
"びっくり仰天" is a word that expresses being very surprised and emotionally shaken.
「びっくり」と「仰天」の意味が同じなので、驚きの気持ちがとても強くなります。
Since "びっくり" and "仰天" have the same meaning, the feeling of surprise becomes very strong.
Meanings
びっくり仰天bikkuri gyouten
being utterly astonished; extremely surprised
その知らせを聞いて、みんなびっくり仰天した。
Everyone was shocked to hear the news.
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Notes
- Word formation
びっくり (to be startled) + 仰天 (to be amazed); both mean 'surprise', so combining them intensifies it.
- Nuance
stronger and more vivid than plain びっくり; often used with する as びっくり仰天する.
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