JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
驚 — wonder
- Reading
- キョウ・おどろ.く・おどろ.かす
- Meaning
- wonder; be surprised; frightened; amazed
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
驚 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・おどろ.く・おどろ.かす and it means wonder; be surprised; frightened; amazed. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
驚 appears in everyday japanese words such as 吃驚 (be surprised), 驚き (surprise) and 驚異 (wonder).
Japanese words containing 驚
Frequently asked questions
What does 驚 mean in Japanese?
驚 means wonder; be surprised; frightened; amazed in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 驚 read?
驚 is read キョウ・おどろ.く・おどろ.かす. Reading it inside real words — 吃驚 and 驚き and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 驚 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 驚 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 驚 in a word?
A common word containing 驚 is 吃驚 (びっくり) — "be surprised". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 驚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 驚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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