鳥肌
torihada
The English phrase goosebumps is translated into Japanese as 鳥肌 (torihada).
In colloquial speech, you might use ゾクゾク to express the shivering sensation associated with having goosebumps. To add emphasis to a spooky or unsettling atmosphere, the term ぞっくり can be used to describe the actual shuddering or shivering feeling.
How do you pronounce it?
torihada
Did you know?
- In Japan, 鳥肌 is frequently used to describe the feeling of being deeply moved by a powerful musical performance or a beautiful piece of art.
- While the English word 'goosebumps' refers to a bird, the Japanese 鳥肌 translates literally to 'bird skin'.
- The phrase 鳥肌が立つ (to get goosebumps) can be used to describe a feeling of intense disgust or repulsion toward someone's behavior.
Examples in context
- さっきの話を聞いて、寒気がしました。When I heard the story earlier, I got goosebumps.
- 怖い映画を見て鳥肌が立ちました。I watched a scary movie and got goosebumps.
- 怖い話を聞いたらゾクゾクしました。When I heard a scary story, I got goosebumps.
- あの怪談を聞いたらぞっくりしましたよ！I got goosebumps when I heard that ghost story!
- 鳥肌が立ちました。torihada ga tachimashita.I got goosebumps.
- 寒さで鳥肌が立った。samusa de torihada ga tatta.I got goosebumps from the cold.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are listening to a beautiful piece of music.
- 健太 Kentaこの曲、鳥肌が立つね。kono kyoku, torihada ga tatsu ne.This song gives me goosebumps, doesn't it?
- 陽葵 Himari本当に、すごく感動したよ。hontō ni, sugoku kandō shita yo.Really, I was very moved.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵さんもそう思う？Himari-san mo sō omou?Do you feel the same way, Himari?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、健太君の言う通りだよ。un, Kenta-kun no iu tōri da yo.Yes, it's just as you say, Kenta.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 鳥肌, CC BY-SA 4.0.
