01
驚く
おどろく
to be surprised
Meanings
- wonder
- be surprised
- frightened
- amazed
Readings
Onyomi
- キョウ
Kunyomi
- おどろ.く
- おどろ.かす
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Useful words
02
驚かす
おどろかす
to surprise
03
驚き
おどろき
surprise
04
驚異
きょうい
wonder
05
驚嘆
きょうたん
admiration
06
驚愕
きょうがく
shock
Compare Kanji
01馬Component86%horseThe horse at the bottom is a big visual anchor, grounding the busy surprise kanji.02敬Component82%awe, respectThe top portion resembles 敬, so recognizing that block makes 驚 easier to assemble.03怖Meaning78%dreadful, be frightenedFear often follows surprise, giving 怖 a close emotional neighbor to 驚.04恐Meaning75%fear, dreadAmazement can tip into fear, and 恐 marks that darker edge of the feeling.05騒Meaning70%boisterous, make noiseA disturbance can cause surprise, while the horse element gives an extra visual echo.06怪Meaning63%suspicious, mysteryStrange things often amaze or frighten people, giving 怪 a useful emotional cue.