ぴりぴり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

nervously; tensely; on edge

Describes a state of nervous tension or irritability, often in social situations. Commonly used with する or as an adverb.

• 面めん接せつの前まえでピリピリしている。

  I'm feeling tense before the interview.

• 彼かれは最さい近きんピリピリしていて、話はなしかけにくい。

  He's been on edge lately and hard to talk to.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

with a ripping sound; tearing

Mimetic for a sharp tearing or ripping sound, like cloth or paper. Used adverbially with と.

• 紙かみをピリピリと破やぶる音おとがした。

  I heard the sound of paper being torn sharply.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

shrill (sound); piercing

Describes a high-pitched, piercing sound, especially of a whistle. Used adverbially with と.

• 笛ふえがピリピリと鳴なった。

  The whistle blew shrilly.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

quivering; trembling

Describes a slight, rapid trembling or quivering, often from cold, fear, or excitement. Used with する or adverbially.

• 寒さむさで唇くちびるがピリピリ震ふるえた。

  My lips quivered from the cold.