Lingaku足がすくむ【あしがすくむ】
Frequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123. (for form 足が竦む: 31,342. – 31,636.)
- to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'mu' ending
Generated: This phrase describes the feeling of being so scared that one is physically unable to move, especially run away. It is often used in situations of sudden fear or shock.