godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Describes involuntary muscle contractions, such as a cramp in the leg or a twitching eyelid.
運動中にふくらはぎが引きつった。
My calf cramped up during exercise.
緊張するとまぶたが引
My eyelid sometimes twitches when I'm nervous.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used for a face, expression, or voice becoming tense or rigid, often from shock, fear, or nervousness.
突然の知らせに彼女の顔が引きつった。
Her face stiffened at the sudden news.
声が引きつってうまく話せなかった。
My voice grew tight and I couldn't speak properly.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
shrink; tauten
Describes skin pulling tight or puckering, often due to a scar or burn healing.
やけどの跡が引きつって皮膚がつっぱる。
The burn scar has shrunk and the skin feels tight.