Word of the Day - akkenitorareru

Word of the Day:

akkenitorareru

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to be astonished; to be amazed; to be dazed

Japanese characters:

あっけにとられる

Example:

Minna akkenitorarete, bonyari suwatteita.
みんなあっけにとられて、ぼんやり座っていた。

Translaiton:

Everybody sat around agape.

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