JLPT N1

surprise; startle; astonish

Item 613 of 642 | 22 strokes | Radical: 馬 (horse)

Readings

On'yomiキョウ
Kun'yomiおどろ.く、おどろ.かす

Mnemonic

A HORSE rearing up in SURPRISE and ASTONISHMENT.

Example Words

驚異 (きょうい) wonder; marvel
驚愕 (きょうがく) astonishment
驚く (おどろく) to be surprised