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Emotion & Feeling

ぞくぞく

zoku-zoku

Thrilling and spine-tingling

An electrifying shiver of excitement or thrill running down your spine. Can be from excitement, fear, or anticipation.

💡Watching a thrilling concert — 'The live performance made me zoku-zoku with excitement!'

Example

ライブの演奏にぞくぞくした。

The live performance made me zoku-zoku with excitement.

Quiz yourself

The roller coaster made me feel ___ with excitement.

ジェットコースターに○○した。

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Intermediate