すくむ

竦 む

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb

    to freeze (from fear, etc.), to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise), to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ヘビを見て足がすくんでしまった。
      I froze at the sight of the snake.

  2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb

    to cower, to shrink in on oneself
    word usually written using kana alone