Illustration: In a compact Japanese kitchen, an adult opens the dishwasher to discover that their partner has filled every rack with muddy gardening shoes. The adult stands motionless with lowered shoulders, a slightly open mouth, and one hand hanging uselessly beside a stack of dirty plates.

JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

呆あきれる

akireru

to be appalled, to be exasperated

Usually expresses negative surprise. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 彼かれの馬鹿ばかげた振ふる舞まいには呆あきれるよ。

    His nonsensical behavior is shocking.

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  2. 君きみにはあきれた。

    I am disgusted with you.

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  3. あきれてものも言いえないよ。

    I’m speechless.

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Kanji in 呆

  • 呆be amazed; disgustedOnホウKunほける・ぼける・あきれる

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