This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

ぎょっと

Readings

Kana: ぎょっと、ギョッと
Romaji: gyotto, gyotto
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adv
vs
1

being startled

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

(おどろ)いてぎょっとする。
➥I start in surprise.
Full Entry➤
ぎょっとして()()がる。
➥I spring with a start.
Full Entry➤
その光景(こうけい)()てぎょっとした。
➥I was frightened at the sight.
Full Entry➤
(わたし)雷鳴(らいめい)にぎょっとした。
➥I was taken aback by a thunderclap.
Full Entry➤
(かれ)はその爆発(ばくはつ)にぎょっとした。
➥He was alarmed by the explosion.
Full Entry➤
(かれ)はその物音(ものおと)にぎょっとなった。
➥He started at the noise.
Full Entry➤
Find More