godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
get goosebumps; have one's hair stand on end; shudder
Describes the physical reaction of body hair standing up due to cold, fear, or strong emotion. Often used in literary or expressive contexts.
怖い話を聞いて、総毛立った。
I got goosebumps listening to the scary story.
寒さで総
My hair stands on end from the cold.