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[おどろ(驚)·い·た·こ·と·に]
odoroitakotoni
expression, adverb

Root Words:

[おどろ(驚)·い·た + こと + に]
odoroita + koto + ni

English Meaning(s) for 驚いたことに

expression, adverb
  1. surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
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Definition and Synonyms for 驚いたことに

Surprisingly in an amazing manner
Synonyms: 驚いたことに
Surprisingly to everyone's surprise
Synonyms: 驚いたことに

Meanings for each kanji in 驚いたことに

» wonder; be surprised; frightened; amazed

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Sample Sentences for 驚いたことに

Much to his surprise, he found his dog dead.
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He failed in my having been surprised at the examination.
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To my surprise, the anthropologist was accused of murder.
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I found, to my surprise, that she was dead.
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To our surprise, he won the grand prize.
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