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N1 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

ぞくぞくshiver, feel chilly, shudder, thrill

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

      1.

      shivering, feeling chilly

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

      2.

      shuddering (with fear), feeling creepy

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    3. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

      3.

      thrilled, excited

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ぞくぞくゾクゾク

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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}

      • N1

      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}

      • N1

      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}

      • N1

      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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