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当惑

Bewilderment; being at a loss for how to react to something unexpected.

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Other forms

当惑する to be bewildered
当惑した was bewildered
当惑している is bewildered
当惑させる to bewilder someone
Noun, Suru verb

Bewilderment / Perplexity

Describes a state of confusion or embarrassment where one is unsure how to respond to an unexpected situation.

Example

突然 の 質問 に 、 彼 は 当惑 の 表情 を 浮かべた 。

He had a bewildered look on his face at the sudden question.

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当惑
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Bewilderment; being at a loss for how to react to something unexpected.
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