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足がすくむ

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

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Entry

足がすくむ足が竦むあしがすくむExpressionGodan verbFreq #28580
1

to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

7 strokesFrequency 343JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ソク

Kun

あした.りるた.るた.す

Nanori

あすおすたらし

crouch, cower

12 strokes

On

ショウ

Kun

すく.むおそ.れるつつし.む

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