驚いた
odoroita
The English phrase 'surprised' is translated into Japanese as 驚いた (odoroita).
Meaning: caused to feel surprise (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
odoroita
Did you know?
- The root verb 驚く (odoroku) shares a historical connection with the verb 踊る (odoru), meaning 'to dance', as both involve a sudden, jerky physical movement.
- The word びっくり (bikkuri) is an onomatopoeic expression that mimics the physical sensation of a sudden jump or startle.
- If you use 驚いた (odoroita) with a very high pitch, it can function as a way to express disbelief or skepticism rather than just pure surprise.
Examples in context
- 誰か驚いた？Is anyone surprised?This sentence is useful for asking if anyone is surprised using 驚いた.Tatoeba #8701287 by bunbuku, translation #1777566 by Spamster
- めっちゃ驚いた。I was very surprised.This sentence shows how to express being very surprised using 驚いた.Tatoeba #10079742 by small_snow, translation #3820429 by CK
- 私が来てて驚いた？Are you surprised that I came?This sentence demonstrates asking if someone is surprised that you came using 驚いた.Tatoeba #8720577 by small_snow, translation #3060558 by sharptoothed
- あの映画、見た？
ええ、見た。すごくびっくりしたよ！
ほんとうに？なんで？
まったく予想外の結末があったから。Did you watch that movie?
Yeah, I watched it. I was extremely surprised!
Really? Why?
Because there was a completely unexpected ending. - 明日、サプライズパーティがあるんだ。内緒だよ！
えっ、本当に？びっくりした！楽しみ！
お楽しみに！There's a surprise party tomorrow. Keep it a secret!
Wow, really? I'm surprised! I'm looking forward to it!
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are talking about a sudden party.
- 美咲 Misakiパーティーに驚いた？Paatii ni odoroita?Were you surprised by the party?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、すごく驚いたよ。Un, sugoku odoroita yo.Yeah, I was very surprised.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔くん、喜んでくれた？Hiroto-kun, yorokonde kureta?Hiroto, were you happy with it?
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲ちゃん、準備してくれてありがとう。Misaki-chan, junbi shite kurete arigatou.Misaki, thank you for preparing this.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
