あっとおどろく

あっと驚く

to get a big surprise; to be astonished; to have one's breath taken away; to be taken aback

N3Expression

Expression, Godan verb (ku ending)

to get a big surprise•to be astonished•to have one's breath taken away•to be taken aback

Example Sentences

その真実は彼(かれ)をあっと驚かせた。

The truth knocked the breath out of him.

その銃声に我々はあっと驚いた。

We are astonished at the shot.

wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed

キョウ / おどろ.く