血ちが引ひく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

go pale; turn white; blood drains from one's face

Describes the sudden loss of color from the face due to fear, shock, or strong emotion. Often used in the past tense 血が引いた. Compare with 血の気が引く, which is similar but less common.

See also: 血の気が引く

• その知しらせを聞きいて、彼かれは血ちが引ひいた。

  When he heard the news, the blood drained from his face.