JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
痺れる
「しびれる」
To go numb with pins and needles or be mesmerized by something impressive.
Readings
Other forms
しびれる common hiragana form
シビれる katakana for emphasis
痺れます polite form
痺れた past tense
痺れて te-form
1 Ichidan Verb (intransitive)
To Go Numb
Describes the physical sensation of pins and needles caused by nerve compression, restricted blood flow, or electric shock.
Example
正座 しすぎ て 足 が 痺れた 。
My legs went numb from sitting seiza-style for too long.
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2 Ichidan Verb (intransitive)
To Be Thrilled
Expresses an overwhelming sense of admiration or excitement that feels like an emotional electric shock.
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