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wonder in Japanese

wonder in Japanese is 驚嘆, 驚異 — wonder means a feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.

wonder in Japanese

驚嘆
noun
Pronounced: kyōtan
(uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
驚異
noun
Pronounced: kyōi
(countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

What does "wonder" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
    "The children stared up at the fireworks in wonder."
  2. noun Something that inspires awe or amazement.
    "The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world."
  3. verb To feel curious about something; to ask oneself a question.
    "I wonder what she meant by that comment."

wonder in a sentence

  • The children stared up at the fireworks in wonder.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world.
  • I wonder what she meant by that comment.
  • He wondered whether he'd made the right choice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wonder" in Japanese?

"wonder" in Japanese is 驚嘆, 驚異. wonder means: A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.

How do you pronounce 驚嘆?

"wonder" in Japanese is 驚嘆, pronounced "kyōtan".

How do you use "wonder" in a sentence?

Example: "The children stared up at the fireworks in wonder." In Japanese, "wonder" is 驚嘆, 驚異.

Are there other ways to say "wonder" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "wonder": 驚嘆, 驚異.

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