pikunto
A single involuntary twitch of the whole body from a sudden shock or sound. The physical startle response.
💡Used for hearing a sudden loud noise, being tapped on the shoulder unexpectedly, or a dream-jerk when falling asleep.
後ろから大きな声をかけられてぴくんとした。
I gave an involuntary twitch when someone called out loudly from behind me.
She ___ twitched when the phone suddenly rang.
突然電話が鳴って○○と体が動いた。