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
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
Pronounced: kyōi
(countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
What does "wonder" mean?
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noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
"She looked at the night sky with wonder, as if seeing stars for the first time."
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noun Something that inspires awe or amazement.
"The old stone bridge is a wonder of engineering that still carries traffic today."
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verb To feel curious about something; to ask oneself a question.
"Sometimes I wonder how birds find their way home over such long distances."
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wonder in a sentence
- She looked at the night sky with wonder, as if seeing stars for the first time.
- There was a sense of wonder in his voice as he described the cave.
- The old stone bridge is a wonder of engineering that still carries traffic today.
- Visitors travel miles to see the wonders hidden inside the ancient temple.
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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: "She looked at the night sky with wonder, as if seeing stars for the first time." 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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