驚き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The spelling is 驚き, read おどろき, and it is the noun form derived from the verb 驚く.
• Basic usage: 驚き is surprise or wonder felt in response to something unexpected or striking.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A sudden reaction and a sense of wonder
  • Both examples use the form 驚き. It can describe an immediate surprised reaction to news or a profound sense of wonder at natural diversity.
• A cry from the hall and marine diversity
  • 突然の知らせに、会場から驚きの声が上がりました。 — A cry of surprise rose from the hall at the sudden news.
  • 海の生き物の多様さは、私にとって大きな驚きでした。 — The diversity of marine life filled me with wonder.