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What does しびれる (shibireru) mean?

しびれる means to go numb; to be enthralled, captivated.

Quick facts
Readingしびれる
Romajishibireru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しびれる
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshibireru

to go numb; to be enthralled, captivated

Example sentences

  • I was captivated by his singing voice.

  • I sat seiza-style and my legs went numb.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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