English–Japanese
“become numb” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishibireru
Example
長く座ると、足がしびれます。naga ku suwa ru to ashi ga shi bi re ma su
My leg goes numb when I sit for a long time.
How to say “become numb” in Japanese
“Become numb” in Japanese is しびれる (shibireru).
Marks the shift from ordinary feeling to numbness or pins-and-needles in part of the body.
Example sentences with しびれる
冷たい水に触れると、指先がしびれます。tsume ta i mizu ni fu re ru to yubi saki ga shi bi re ma su
My fingertips go numb when I touch cold water.
Tips for using しびれる
- Unlike English numb, しびれる (shibireru) can describe tingling or prickling as well as reduced sensation, so context determines whether tingle or become numb fits.