すくむ

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.)word usually written using kana alone
to cower; to shrink in on oneselfword usually written using kana alone

Other forms

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Example sentences

5 results

1. 。。

She froze at the sight of the big spider.

2. 。。

She froze at the sight of the bear.

3. 。。

I was scared at the mere thought of it.

4. 。。

I froze at the sight of the snake.

5. 。。

Snakes are said to mesmerize small animals and birds.

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.)word usually written using kana alone
to cower; to shrink in on oneselfword usually written using kana alone

Other forms