takes する, intransitive verb, adverb

Usually written with kana alone, onomatopoeic or mimetic word.
  1. to be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened, to be astonished, to get startled, to jump.

noun or verb acting predominately

Usually written with kana alone, onomatopoeic or mimetic word.
  1. surprise (e.g. surprise party).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
びっくり
吃驚
吃驚 びっくり
喫驚
喫驚 びっくり
 
 
 
 
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