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びりっと

biri-tto

Sharp electric / stinging

A sudden sharp stinging sensation, like a static shock or a nerve being pinched. Brief but intense.

💡Touching a metal doorknob in winter — 'I felt a biri-tto shock on my fingertips.'

Example

ドアノブに触ったらびりっと静電気が走った。

I touched the doorknob and felt biri-tto static electricity.

Quiz yourself

When I touched the car door, I felt ___ static shock.

車のドアに触れたら○○と静電気が来た。

electricstingingshocknervesharp
Intermediate