N2
りつぜん (ritsuzen)
慄然
shuddering with fear, aghast, terrified
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a sudden, intense feeling of fear, horror, or shock. Often used in formal or literary contexts, expressing a strong emotional reaction, not a casual fright. (突然の強い恐怖や嫌悪感を表現する際に用いられ、口語的な「怖い」よりも文学的・堅い表現です。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼はその恐ろしい光景に慄然とした。
He shuddered with terror at the horrifying sight.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "慄然"!
暗闇から急に何かが現れ、私は思わず_______とした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 突然の恐ろしい出来事に対しては「慄然とする」が適切です。
English: When something suddenly appears from the darkness, 'ritsuzen to suru' (to shudder with fear) is appropriate.
English: When something suddenly appears from the darkness, 'ritsuzen to suru' (to shudder with fear) is appropriate.
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