Word details

しびれ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しびれ.

Dictionary

Entry

びれ痺れNounUsually kanaFreq #13751
1

numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles

Examples
しびれがとれるまで食事はしないでください。
Don't eat till the numbness wears off.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

palsy, become numb, paralysed

13 strokes

On

Kun

しび.れる

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