expression, godan verb (-mu)
freeze from fear; too frightened to run
Describes legs becoming stiff or paralyzed due to fear, making it impossible to move or run away.
高い所に立ったら、足がすくんで動けなくなった。
When I stood in a high place, my legs froze and I couldn't move.
突然の大きな音に、足
At the sudden loud noise, my legs froze and I couldn't run away.