astonished, surprised

詫 is composed of 言 (speech) and 宅 (residence). 宅 represents a huge house whose roof requires great effort to support, and extends to the meaning of something enormous. Therefore, 詫 conveys the idea of exaggerated speech. Its original meaning is to boast or to brag. When people hear exaggerated words, they feel surprised. From this, 詫 also came to mean astonishment or surprise.