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[ぎょう(仰)·てん(天)]
gyouten
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 仰天

noun, suru verb
  1. being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
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Definition and Synonyms for 仰天

Amazement the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Synonyms: びっくり, 一驚, 仰天, 吃驚, 驚き, 驚く, 驚嘆, 驚愕

Meanings for each kanji in 仰天

» face-up; look up; depend; seek; respect; rever; drink; take
» heavens; sky; imperial

Categories 仰天 is a member of

Feeling the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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Sample Sentences for 仰天

He was amazed at the news.
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We were amazed that he had gotten full credit.
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The explosion frightened the villagers.
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I was amazed at the results.
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Mary scared Tom out of his wits.
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