“Shivering” in Japanese
Short answer
Shivering in Japanese is “ぞくぞく” (zokuzoku). Full meaning: shivering, feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear), feeling creepy; thrilled, excited.
Other ways to say “Shivering” in Japanese
身震い
miburui shivering (with cold), trembling (with fear), shuddering
ぶるぶる
buruburu trembling (with fear, anger, etc.), shivering (with cold), shaking, quivering
胴震い
douburui shivering
震え
furue shivering, trembling
ゾクゾク
zokuzoku shivering, feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear), feeling creepy; thrilled, excited
ガタガタ
gatagata rattling, clattering; trembling, shivering, quaking, wobbling, swaying; whining, grumbling, griping, bellyaching
フルフル
furufuru trembling (with fear, anger, etc.), shivering (with cold), shaking, quivering
ブルブル
buruburu trembling (with fear, anger, etc.), shivering (with cold), shaking, quivering
プルプル
purupuru trembling (with fear, anger, etc.), shivering (with cold), shaking, quivering
ふるふる
furufuru trembling (with fear, anger, etc.), shivering (with cold), shaking, quivering
ぷるぷる
purupuru trembling (with fear, anger, etc.), shivering (with cold), shaking, quivering
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