Japanese phrase
びっくり仰天です。 bi kku ri gyō ten de su
Meaning
I am absolutely astonished.
When to use it
Expresses extreme surprise or shock. It has a dramatic, somewhat theatrical tone and suits news or situations far beyond expectation.
Example dialogue
この店、今日で閉店ですか？ ko no mise kyō de hei ten de su ka
Is this shop closing today?
びっくり仰天です。 bi kku ri gyō ten de su
I am absolutely astonished.