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ふるっと

furutto

Brief involuntary shiver

A quick, involuntary trembling of the body from cold, excitement, or a sudden chill. A single shudder that passes quickly.

💡Used when stepping into cold air, feeling a sudden chill, or shivering briefly from nerves.

Example

風呂上がりに廊下に出たら、ふるっと体が震えた。

When I stepped into the hallway after my bath, my body gave a brief shiver.

Quiz yourself

I ___ shivered when the cold morning air hit me.

冷たい朝の空気に当たって___と身震いした。

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