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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

Stroke Order Diagrams for 驚いたことに

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Sample Sentences for 驚いたことに

To my surprise, he has failed.
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To my surprise, the noted psychologist was accused of a kidnapping.
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All at once I saw a human form in the distance, and, to my surprise, soon recognized that the traveler was a woman.
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Surprisingly, he did his last job in one-third the time it would take me.
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To my great surprise, we won!
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