Japanese Word · Intermediate
いすくまる
to be frozen in fear or shock
Pronunciation: [isɨ̥kɯ̟ma̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to be frozen in fear or shock
Example
奥さんはそこに居竦まったように、私の顔を見て黙っていました。
Oku-san looked silently at my face, as if frozen in place.
Practice tips
- Practice いすくまる 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.