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.