Translation and Meaning of: 呆れる - akireru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 呆れる (akireru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: akireru
Kana: あきれる
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: be amazed; be shocked
Meaning in English: to be amazed;to be shocked
Definition: Feeling surprised or uncomfortable with the actions or words of others.
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Explanation and Etymology - (呆れる) akireru
The word "呆れる" is a Japanese verb meaning "to be shocked" or "to be surprised". The word is composed of the characters "呆" which means "stupid" or "idiot" and "れる" which is a suffix that indicates a change of state. The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word "abureru" was used with the same meaning. Over time, the pronunciation changed to "awareru" and finally to "akireru" and "akireta". In the Edo period (1603-1868), the word "akireta" evolved into "akire" and finally into "akireru", which is the current form of the word. The word is commonly used in Japan to express shock or surprise at something unexpected or unusual.How to Write in Japanese - (呆れる) akireru
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Synonyms and Similar - (呆れる) akireru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
驚く; びっくりする; 愕然とする; 呆然とする; 呆気に取られる; 目を疑う; 信じられない; 不思議に思う; 驚嘆する; 感嘆する; 仰天する; 唖然とする; 愕然とする; 驚愕する; 見破れない; 理解できない; 真意が分からない; うろたえる; あきれる; ぼんやりする; ぼんやりとする; ぼんやり眺める; ぼんやりと眺める; ぼんやり考える; ぼんや
Words containing: 呆れる
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Words with the same pronunciation: あきれる akireru
Example Sentences - (呆れる) akireru
Below are some example sentences:
彼女の美しさには呆れるばかりだ。
Kanojo no utsukushisa ni wa akireru bakari da
I am impressed by her beauty.
- 彼女 - her in Japanese
- の - Particle of possession, indicating that "she" is the owner of something.
- 美しさ - "beauty" in Japanese
- には - particle that indicates focus or emphasis
- 呆れる - "to be surprised" or "to be amazed" in Japanese
- ばかり - particle that indicates that something is "only" or "just"
- だ - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating that the sentence is in the present
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "be amazed; be shocked" é "(呆れる) akireru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
