痺

しび · shibi

JLPT N1

Meaning

numbness; paralysis; tingling

Examples

• 足が痺れて動かせない。 — My leg is numb and I can't move it.
• 長時間座っていたので、お尻が痺れてきた。 — Because I was sitting for a long time, my bottom became numb.
• 彼の歌声に痺れた。 — I was captivated/paralyzed by his singing voice.