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Emotion & Feeling

ぞくっと

zokutto

Shiver of excitement or fear

A sudden involuntary shiver from excitement, fear, or thrill. A single, intense chill that runs through the body.

💡Used for thrilling moments, scary scenes, hearing beautiful music, or sensing danger.

Example

ホラー映画の最後のシーンでぞくっとした。

I felt a shiver run through me at the final scene of the horror movie.

Quiz yourself

I felt ___ when I heard that beautiful violin solo.

あの美しいバイオリンのソロを聴いて___とした。

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Intermediate