驚おどろかせる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

surprise; frighten; startle

Transitive verb meaning to cause someone to feel surprise or shock. Can range from mild surprise to strong fright depending on context. Often used when someone does something unexpected.

See also: 驚かす

• 彼かれの突とつ然ぜんの告こく白はくはみんなを驚おどろかせた。

  His sudden confession surprised everyone.

• その大おおきな音おとが子こ供どもたちを驚おどろかせた。

  The loud noise frightened the children.