足あしがつる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

get a leg cramp; have a cramp in one's leg

Describes the sudden, painful tightening of a leg muscle. Often used when the cramp occurs during exercise, at night, or after staying in one position.

• 泳およいでいる途と中ちゅうで足あしがつった。

  I got a cramp in my leg while swimming.

• 朝あさ方がた、急きゅうに足あしがつって目めが覚さめた。

  I woke up early in the morning with a sudden leg cramp.