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Interjection
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of びっくりした

1. They were surprised.; I heard they were surprised.

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence
Interjection
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay ("I heard that...") of びっくりした

2. Was surprised.; I heard they were surprised.

Hearsay Evidence