Word details
すくむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すくむ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)
Examples
ヘビを見て足がすくんでしまった。
I froze at the sight of the snake.
2
to cower; to shrink in on oneself
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
竦
crouch, cower
12 strokes
On
ショウ
Kun
すく.むおそ.れるつつし.む
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