Japanese Word · Intermediate
すくめる
to contract / retract a part of the body
Pronunciation: [sɨkɯ̟me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to contract / retract a part of the body
Example
肩をすくめる
to shrug one's shoulders
Practice tips
- Practice すくめる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.