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仰天
gyouten
Description
仰天は、とてもびっくりして驚くことです。
仰天 means to be very surprised and amazed.
予想しなかったことが起きたとき、「びっくり仰天」のように使います。
When something unexpected happens, 仰天 is used like in the phrase 'びっくり仰天'.
Meanings
仰天gyouten
being greatly astonished; utter amazement
そのニュースを聞いて仰天した。
I was astonished to hear that news.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "look up (仰) at heaven (天)" — so surprised you gaze at the sky.
- Nuance
stronger and more literary than 驚く; often paired as びっくり仰天 in speech.
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