JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
ぎょっと
Suddenly startled or alarmed by something unpleasant
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Other forms
ギョッと for emphasis
Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb
Startled" / "Shocked
Describes an instantaneous, visceral shock or alarm triggered by something frightening, disgusting, or unexpected.
Example
暗い 廊下 の 角 を 曲がったら 人 が 立って いて 、 ぎょっとした 。
I turned the corner in the dark hallway and was startled to see someone standing there.
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