足がすくむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足がすくむ
1
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
Kanji in this Word
足
7 strokes
Frequency: 343
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
leg
foot
be sufficient
counter for pairs of footwear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
た.りる
た.る
た.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あす
おす
たらし
竦
12 strokes
Meanings
crouch
cower
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すく.む
おそ.れる
つつし.む
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