総そう毛け立だつ

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.

• 怖こわい話はなしを聞きいて、総そう毛け立だった。

  I got goosebumps listening to the scary story.

• 寒さむさで総そう毛け立だつ。

  My hair stands on end from the cold.