“Surprise” in Japanese
Short answer
Surprise in Japanese is “驚き” (odoroki). Full meaning: surprise, astonishment, wonder, amazement.
Other ways to say “Surprise” in Japanese
意表
ihyou surprise, something unexpected
一驚
ikkyou surprise, amazement
サプライズ
sapuraizu surprise
驚愕
kyougaku astonishment, amazement, surprise, fright, shock
番狂わせ
bankuruwase unexpected result, upset, surprise
オドロキ
odoroki surprise, astonishment, wonder, amazement
驚
odoroki surprise, astonishment, wonder, amazement
吃驚
bikkuri to be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened, to be astonished, to get startled, to jump; surprise (e.g. surprise party); surprise
きょうがく
kyougaku astonishment, amazement, surprise, fright, shock
驚がく
kyougaku astonishment, amazement, surprise, fright, shock
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