Meaning

Primary

Admiration

Alternative

Wonder

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I'm so surprised it caused me to sigh. This is like when you run into a movie star, and you go in surprise shock. Then, you breathe out in a sigh because of your great amount of admiration and wonder for this person.

Reading

きょうたん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

その太陽光発電所の規模に驚嘆しました。

I was amazed at the size of the solar power plant.

Kanji Composition