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ぴくりと

pikurito

Slight involuntary twitch

A single, tiny involuntary movement—an eyelid twitch, a finger twitching, or a slight flinch that's barely noticeable.

💡Used for detecting a slight reaction in someone trying to stay still, or an unconscious body movement.

Example

嘘をついた瞬間、彼の眉がぴくりと動いた。

The moment he lied, his eyebrow gave a slight twitch.

Quiz yourself

Her finger ___ moved as she slowly regained consciousness.

意識が戻りかけて、彼女の指が○○と動いた。

twitchinvoluntaryslightflinchmovement
Intermediate