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驚
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
おどろ.く・おどろ.かす
odoroku / odorokasu
wonder · be surprised · frightened · amazed
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Strokes22
Frequency#1141
Radical馬horse(10)
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Component Breakdown
驚=
敬馬
敬 + horse
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of respect and horse. Horse surprised with respect.
Symbolism
Surprise, amazement, unexpected. Represents unexpectedness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
驚天動地
きょうてんどうち
astounding; startling; world-shaking; astounding
打草驚蛇
だそうきょうだ
prodding the unknown may bring about unnecessary trouble; brushing a patch of grass may startle a snake; prodding the unknown may bring about unnecessary trouble
Proverbs & Idioms
驚き桃の木山椒の木
おどろきもものきさんしょのき
Surprised peach tree, pepper tree
Expression of great surprise (wordplay)