夜道で得体の知れない影が動くのを見て、背筋が凍った。
I saw a strange shadow moving on the night road and my spine froze.
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The lake froze over completely.
凍った道で滑って、尻餅をついてしまった。
I slipped on the frozen road and fell on my bottom.
水は零度で凍る
Water freezes at zero degrees.
家の前のさかみちは冬に凍る。
The slope in front of the house freezes in winter.
鬼哭啾啾たる戦場の跡に立つと、背筋が凍るような気がした。
Standing on the site of the eerie battlefield, I felt a chill run down my spine.
Usage Notes
Refers to liquids (especially water) turning into ice due to low temperature. Can also be used figuratively for atmosphere or body movement.
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