痺れるしびれる

shibireru

to become numb; to go to sleep (i.e. a limb)

Example sentences

  1. このからしは舌が痺れるほど辛い。

    This mustard really bites the tongue.

  2. 彼の右足はしびれていた。

    His right leg was asleep.

  3. 足がしびれて立てなかった。

    My feet went to sleep and I couldn't stand up.

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