呆然
ぼうぜん
dumbfounded, overcome with surprise, in blank amazement, in a daze
JLPT N1
Details
- Part of Speech:
- 'taru' adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' particle
- Romaji:
- bouzen
Example Sentences
友達が突然、海外で有名な歌手が来日することを知って、ぼうぜんとした。
My friend was dumbfounded when they suddenly learned that a famous singer from overseas was coming to Japan.
昨日、好きなアーティストが引退を発表して、ぼうぜんとした。
I was stunned when my favorite artist announced their retirement yesterday.