魂消る

Reading

Kana: たまげる

Romaji: tamageru

Definition

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1

to be astonished; to be startled; to be appalled

Note: derived from たまきえる

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

魂

Readings: コン、 たましい、 たま

Meanings: soul, spirit

消

Readings: ショウ、 き.える、 け.す

Meanings: extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)がワインをからにしたのにはたまげた。

➥I was amazed that she had drunk all of the wine.

スーが彼(かれ)のプロポーズを受(う)け入(い)れたのにはたまげた。

➥I'm amazed Sue accepted his proposal.