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Kotomora

すくみ上あがる

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Meanings

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godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

cringe with fear; cower in fright; be paralyzed by fear

Describes a physical reaction of freezing up or shrinking back due to intense fear or intimidation. Often used when someone is so scared they cannot move or speak.