A subtle trembling or prickling sensation in Japanese

Have you had a cold this year? Well, there are some colourful phrases in Japanese that express the different stages of the illness..

Let's try a Japanese quiz!

朝から（　　　）すると思っていたら、やっぱり熱があるよ。

I woke up this morning feeling a bit tingly, and sure enough, I have a fever.

Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( 　　　).

Select the answer from choices 1～ 4 below.

① ぞくぞく
② ざわざわ
③ そわそわ
④ がらがら

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

① ぞくぞく

◆ Today's expression

ぞくぞくする

The expression "ぞくぞくする" can be translated into English as "to feel a tingling sensation."

It refers to experiencing a subtle trembling or prickling sensation on a specific part or throughout the body.

It can occur as a result of coldness, pain, tension, excitement, or other stimuli that cause a slight trembling or tingling sensation on the surface of the body or in the muscles.