Meaning

Primary

Taken Aback

Alternatives

Amazed, Horrified, Flabbergasted

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I look up to heaven, and I am taken aback and amazed by it. It's just so amazing.

Reading

ぎょうてん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私は真美がどれだけ速くベーコンを食べれるのかってことにびっくり仰天しました。

I was astonished at how quickly Mami could eat bacon.

Kanji Composition