Jiten beta

竦(すく)む
Rank #27,819

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb, usually written using kana
    1. to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.)
  • 2. to cower; to shrink in on oneself

Readings

すくむ
(57%)
竦む
(42%)
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