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Readings

Kana: びっくり、ビックリ
Romaji: bikkuri, bikkuri
Kana
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Definitions

vs
adv
1

to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be astonished; to get startled; to jump

Note: word usually written using kana alone; onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2

surprise (e.g. surprise party)

Note: word usually written using kana alone; onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Kanji

Readings: キツ、 ども.る
Meaning: stammer
Readings: キョウ、 おどろ.く、 おどろ.かす
Meanings: wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed
Readings: キツ、 の.む
Meanings: consume, eat, drink, smoke, receive (a blow)

Example Sentences

本当(ほんとう)にびっくりした。
➥I was fine and startled.
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(かれ)勇気(ゆうき)にはびっくりした。
➥I was amazed at his courage.
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(わたし)突然(とつぜん)(かみなり)にびっくりした。
➥I was surprised at the sudden thunder.
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彼女(かのじょ)はびっくりして(さけ)んだ。
➥She cried out in surprise.
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()()(かれ)はびっくりした。
➥He was surprised at the sight of blood.
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びっくりしたが、(うれ)しかった。
➥I was agreeably surprised.
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