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ひやりと

hiyari-to

Sudden chill / cold shiver

A momentary cold sensation on the skin or a shiver of fear. Can be physical (cold air) or emotional (close call).

💡Nearly stepping on a snake — 'I felt hiyari-to when I saw it coiled by my foot.'

Example

車が急に飛び出してきて、ひやりとした。

A car suddenly appeared and I felt hiyari-to with a chill of fear.

Quiz yourself

I felt ___ when the child ran toward the busy road.

子供が車道に走り出して○○とした。

chillshiverfearclose callcold
Intermediate