Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to be amazed, to be shocked, to be astonished, to be astounded, to be disgusted, to be exasperated, to be fed up.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
呆れる あきれる
 
 
惘れる あきれる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

be amazed, disgusted, shocked
ぼ.ける あき.れる ホウ (Kentei Pre-1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)