English–Japanese
“shiver” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifurueru
Example
寒いと体が震えます。samu i to karada ga furu e ma su
My body shakes when I am cold.
How to say “shiver” in Japanese
“Shiver” in Japanese is 震える (furueru). 震える can also mean “shake”.
Describes a body or object making small back-and-forth movements, often without deliberate control.
Example sentences with 震える
寒いと私は震えます。samu i to watashi wa furu e ma su
I shiver when I am cold.
緊張で手が震えました。kin chō de te ga furu e ma shi ta
My hands shook from nervousness.
Tips for using 震える
- In everyday Japanese, 震える (furueru) covers both shivering from cold and trembling from fear, so the natural English choice depends on the cause and context.