Word details
しびれる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しびれる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb)
Examples
右手がしびれます。
My right hand is numb.
2
to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock)
3
to be excited; to be titillated; to be mesmerized; to be enthralled
Examples
このからしは舌が痺れるほど辛い。
This mustard really bites the tongue.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
痺
palsy, become numb, paralysed
13 strokes
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ヒ
Kun
しび.れる
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