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JLPT N4suru verbLevel estimated by Bebop

びっくり

bikkuri

to be surprised

Use びっくりする for the verb. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしは突然とつぜんの雷かみなりにびっくりした。

    I was surprised at the sudden thunder.

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  2. 彼かれの勇気ゆうきにはびっくりした。

    I was amazed at his courage.

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  3. 血ちを見みて彼かれはびっくりした。

    He was surprised at the sight of blood.

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