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VocabJLPT N5

to be surprised

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to be surprised
2. to be taken aback
3. to be frightened

A verb meaning to be surprised or to be astonished. It expresses the feeling of shock or amazement in response to something unexpected, and is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, you're still up? That surprised me!

Sentence 2

I was surprised to find a cat outside the window.

Sentence 3

What was that noise? You scared me!

Sentence 4

I was surprised the teacher remembered my name.

Sentence 5

I was surprised that person remembered me.