しびれる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

go numb; fall asleep (limb)

Describes a physical loss of sensation, often from pressure, cold, or staying in one position too long.

• 正せい座ざをしていたら足あしがしびれた。

  My legs went numb from sitting in seiza.

• 寒さむさで指ゆびがしびれて動うごかしにくい。

  My fingers are numb from the cold and hard to move.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

get an electric shock; tingle (from electricity)

Used for the tingling or shocking sensation from electricity, including static shocks or mild currents.

• コンセントを触さわったら手てがしびれた。

  I got a shock when I touched the outlet and my hand tingled.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be thrilled; be mesmerized; be captivated

Figurative use: to be so impressed or moved that one feels a tingling excitement, often from great music, performance, or beauty.

• 彼かの女じょの歌うた声ごえに観かん客きゃくはしびれた。

  The audience was mesmerized by her singing voice.

• あのギターソロには本ほん当とうにしびれる。

  That guitar solo really gives me chills (of excitement).