Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)
Usually written using kana alone
ヘビを見て足がすくんでしまった。I froze at the sight of the snake. to cower; to shrink in on oneself
Usually written using kana alone
15 results for *竦*
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All 14悚然しょうぜん
Taru adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' particleterrified; horrified
竦めるすくめる
Ichidan verb, Transitive verbto shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
三すくみさんすくみ
Nounthree-way deadlock
竦林檎貝すくみりんごがい
Nounchanneled apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata); golden apple snail
居竦まるいすくまる
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verbto be unable to move while seated (because of fear, surprise, etc.)