N1
あっけにとられる (akke ni torareru)
呆気にとられる
to be dumbfounded, to be stunned, to be taken aback
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An idiomatic expression describing a state of extreme surprise or astonishment, often to the point of being speechless or unable to react. It implies being caught completely off guard.
📝 Example Sentences
彼の突然の告白に、私は呆気にとられて何も言えなかった。
I was so dumbfounded by his sudden confession that I couldn't say anything.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "呆気にとられる"!
予期せぬ出来事に、彼は完全に_______いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「呆気にとられる」は、思いがけないことに驚いて、ぼうぜんとする様子を表します。
English: 「呆気にとられる (akke ni torareru)」 describes being utterly stunned or dumbfounded by something unexpected.
English: 「呆気にとられる (akke ni torareru)」 describes being utterly stunned or dumbfounded by something unexpected.
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