What does 驚き mean?
驚き is a Japanese noun meaning “surprise” or “amazement” in English. It is written as 驚き in kanji, おどろき in hiragana, and odoroki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼の話を聞いて、驚きを隠せなかった。
I couldn't hide my surprise when I heard his story.
それは嬉しい驚きだった。
It was a pleasant surprise.