“To be astonished” in Japanese
Short answer
To be astonished in Japanese is “魂消る” (tamageru). Full meaning: to be astonished, to be flabbergasted, to be startled, to be amazed.
Other ways to say “To be astonished” in Japanese
驚き入る
odorokiiru to be astonished, to be amazed
驚く
odoroku to be surprised, to be astonished
呆れる
akireru to be amazed, to be shocked, to be astonished, to be astounded, to be disgusted, to be exasperated, to be fed up
たまげる
tamageru to be astonished, to be flabbergasted, to be startled, to be amazed
おどろきいる
odorokiiru to be astonished, to be amazed
おどろき入る
odorokiiru to be astonished, to be amazed
舌を巻く
shitawomaku to be astonished, to be amazed, to be astounded, to be deeply impressed
駭く
odoroku to be surprised, to be astonished
愕く
odoroku to be surprised, to be astonished
驚ろく
odoroku to be surprised, to be astonished
驚ける
odorokeru to be surprised, to be astonished
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