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居すくむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 居すくむ.

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Entry

居すくむ居竦むいすくむIntransitiveGodan verb
1

Rare term

to be unable to move while seated (because of fear, surprise, etc.); to freeze in one's seat

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

reside, to be, exist, live with

8 strokesFrequency 836JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キョ

Kun

い.る-いお.る

Nanori

おきすえ

crouch, cower

12 strokes

On

ショウ

Kun

すく.むおそ.れるつつし.む

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