Vocab Info

N1 Adverb

ぞくぞく

shiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill

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    • 単語の種類

      サ行変格動詞

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      期待(きたい)(むね)ぞくぞくしています。

      I'm thrilled with anticipation, my chest is shivering. {shiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill}

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      サッカーの決勝(けっしょう)(まえ)全身(ぜんしん)ぞくぞくしている。

      I shudder with excitement all over my body before the soccer final. {shiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill}

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      背中(せなか)ぞくぞくするが、(まわ)りに幽霊(ゆうれい)がいるのだろうか…。

      My back shivers, I wonder if there are ghosts around... {shiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill}

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      雪国(ゆきぐに)出身(しゅっしん)()えど、氷点下(ひょうてんか)(さむ)さでは流石(さすが)全身(ぜんしん)ぞくぞくします。

      Even though I'm from a snowy region, I still shiver all over in below freezing temperatures. {shiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill}

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      高所(こうしょ)恐怖症(きょうふしょう)(わたし)(たか)場所(ばしょ)()くと背筋(せすじ)ぞくぞくして(うご)けなくなってしまう。

      As someone with a fear of heights, whenever I go to high places, I shudder and become unable to move. {shiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill}

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