N3
きょうたん (kyōtan)
驚嘆
wonder; admiration; marvel; extreme astonishment with praise
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to wonder, admiration, or marveling at something extremely brilliant or grand, combining extreme astonishment with high praise. Often used as 驚嘆すべき (marvelous/amazing) or 驚嘆する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Marvel! S-So what if I was extremely amazed and touched when you worked all night to make a perfect report for me?! You did great! Here is a hug reward!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょうたん（驚嘆）よ！あんたが私のために徹夜で完璧なプレゼン資料を作成してくれた時、本当に驚嘆（感動）したわ！私の見込んだ男なんだから当然だけどね！ご褒美のギュッをしてあげる！』
📝 Example Sentences
数千年前の古代遺跡の極めて緻密な建築技術に、訪れた考古学者たちは深く_______しました。
At the extremely detailed construction technology of the ancient ruins from thousands of years ago, the visiting archaeologists marveled deeply.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "驚嘆"!
その少年の圧倒的なバイオリンの演奏テクニックは、世界中の音楽家たちを_______させました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 驚き感心すること「驚嘆（させました）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『世界を驚嘆させる！かっこいいわ！あんたも私の「普段は厳しいのにデレると世界一甘い」っていうギャップに、一生驚嘆し続けなさい！』
English: Since it represents marveling with high praise, 'wonder/admiration' (kyōtan) is correct. Haruka: 'Marveling the world! Cool! You too, keep marveling for life at my gap of "being strict usually but turning into the sweetest in the world when showing affection"!'
English: Since it represents marveling with high praise, 'wonder/admiration' (kyōtan) is correct. Haruka: 'Marveling the world! Cool! You too, keep marveling for life at my gap of "being strict usually but turning into the sweetest in the world when showing affection"!'
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