ぶるっと

Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic adverb expressing a sudden, strong shiver or jolt (from cold, fear, or a sudden vibration).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

夜道で物音がして、思わずぶるっと身震いした。

A sound came from the night street and I involuntarily shivered.

冷たい水をかぶって、彼はぶるっと肩をすくめた。

He was splashed with cold water and shrugged his shoulders with a sudden shiver.

古い車のエンジンが急にぶるっと振動した。

The old car's engine suddenly gave a jolting vibration.

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