身みの毛けがよだつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

one's hair stands on end; get goosebumps from fear

Describes a strong physical reaction to extreme fear or horror, literally 'body hair stands up'. Often used in narrative or dramatic contexts.

See also: 身の毛のよだつ

• その話はなしを聞きいて身みの毛けがよだった。

  My hair stood on end when I heard that story.

• あまりの恐きょう怖ふに身みの毛けがよだつ思おもいだった。

  I was so terrified that my hair stood on end.