Translation guide
The sensation of slight, prickly stinging or numbness, often from cold, pressure, or excitement.
Describing the prickly sensation when a body part 'falls asleep' or from cold.
The most common verb for numbness or tingling, often from pressure or cold.
My leg fell asleep.
My fingers are tingling from the cold.
Onomatopoeic phrase for a sharp, prickly tingling, like from static electricity or strong cold.
My skin is tingling from the cold.
Onomatopoeic phrase for a needle-like prickling sensation, often from rough fabric or mild pain.
This sweater feels prickly.
Expressing a thrilling, excited tingling feeling, like anticipation or fear.
Describes a shiver or thrill of excitement, fear, or pleasure.
I got a thrill from watching the horror movie.
His singing gave me chills.
Expresses excited anticipation, like butterflies in the stomach, but not necessarily a physical tingling.
I always get excited before a trip.
Describing a tingling sensation caused by something applied to the skin or eaten.
Used for a sharp, stinging tingling from spicy food, mint, or skin products.
This chili pepper makes my tongue tingle.
The toner stung my skin a little.
Can also be used for a numbing tingling from strong spices like Sichuan pepper.
しびれる is a general numbness/tingling, often from pressure or cold. ピリピリ is a sharp, electric-like tingling. チクチク is a needle-like prickling, often from fabric or small pains.
My legs fell asleep from sitting on them.
My finger tingled from static electricity.
The wool sweater feels prickly.
Literally 'goosebumps', used for a tingling sensation from strong emotion, fear, or awe.
I got goosebumps from the emotion.
花椒で唇がしびれた。
My lips went numb from the Sichuan pepper.