震える

ふるえる
Alternative writings: 顫える
JLPT:N3
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1To tremble or shake (from cold, fear, nervousness, emotion); to quiver (voice, hands, body).

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

寒くて手が震えるので、暖かい飲み物がほしい。

My hands are shaking from the cold, so I want a warm drink.

緊張で声が震えてしまい、うまく話せなかった。

My voice trembled with nervousness and I couldn't speak well.

地震で建物が震えた。

The building shook during the earthquake.

感動して全身が震えた。

I was so moved that my whole body trembled.

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