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動揺
douyou
Description
「動揺」は、こわいことやおどろくことがあって、心が落ち着かなくなることです。
"動揺" means feeling unsettled in your heart due to something scary or surprising.
人が急に大きな声を出したとき、みんな動揺しました。
When someone suddenly shouted loudly, everyone was 動揺.
Meanings
動揺douyou
disturbance or unsettling of the mind; agitation
悪い知らせを聞いて、心に動揺が広がった。
Hearing the bad news, a wave of agitation spread through my heart.
動揺するdouyou suru
to be shaken or upset emotionally
急な質問に彼は少し動揺した。
He was a bit unsettled by the sudden question.
動揺douyou
physical shaking or swaying (of an object)
電車の動揺で本が落ちた。
The book fell due to the train's shaking.
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Notes
- Etymology
動 (move) + 揺 (sway), literally 'moving and swaying', extended to emotional unrest.
- Nuance
often used for sudden inner upset; 不安 is longer-lasting worry.
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