驚きのあまり、声を出すこともできなかった。
I was so surprised that I couldn't even make a sound.
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I couldn't hide my surprise at the sudden news.
彼女は驚きのあまり、目を大きく見開いた。
She opened her eyes wide in surprise.
驚きのあまり、声も出なかった。
I was so surprised that I couldn't even speak.
驚きのあまり、彼の顔面は蒼白になった。
His face turned pale with shock.
「彼女の驚き方は少しわざとらしかった。」
'Her way of being surprised was a bit unnatural.'
彼は驚きのあまり、口をぽかんと開けて立っていた。
He was standing with his mouth wide open in surprise.
彼女は驚きで顔が真っ青になった。
Her face turned pale with surprise.
それは彼にとって大きな驚きだったろう。
That must have been a big surprise for him.
彼は驚きのあまり両目を見開いた。
He opened both eyes wide in surprise.
Usage Notes
A noun derived from the verb 'odoroku' (to be surprised). It refers to the state of being surprised or a surprising event.
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