竦む

Reading

Kana: すくむ
Romaji: sukumu
Kana
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Definitions

v5m
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1

to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)

2

to cower; to shrink in on oneself

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 すく.む、 おそ.れる、 つつし.む
Meanings: crouch, cower

Example Sentences

(かれ)恐怖(きょうふ)()ちすくんだ。
➥He was paralyzed with terror.
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彼女(かのじょ)(くま)()かけて()がすくんだ。
➥She froze at the sight of the bear.
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彼女(かのじょ)(おお)きなクモをみて()がすくんだ。
➥She froze at the sight of the big spider.
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(かれ)恐怖(きょうふ)のあまり()ちすくんだ。
➥He was paralyzed by fear.
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ヘビを()(あし)がすくんでしまった。
➥I froze at the sight of the snake.
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(わたし)はそのことを(かんが)えただけで(こころ)がすくむ。
➥I was scared at the mere thought of it.
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