竦む
- Godan verb with 'mu' ending
- intransitive verb
竦む
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'mu' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to freeze (from fear, etc.);to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise);to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)
ヘビを見て足がすくんでしまった。
I froze at the sight of the snake.
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Godan verb with 'mu' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to cower;to shrink in on oneself