No. 3,828 in Japanese
よだつ
"よだつ" means to tremble or shudder with fear or excitement.
In a sentence
彼の恐怖の話を聞くと、よだつ毛が逆立つような気分になる。
Listening to his scary story gives me a feeling that makes my hairs stand on end.
The word 'よだつ' is used here to express a strong, involuntary emotional reaction (like shivering or being thrilled) initiated by fear.
期待が高く、思わずよだつような瞬間だった。
It was a moment filled with high expectations that made me shiver involuntarily.
The word 'よだつ' in this context conveys excitement or anticipation, creating a sense of thrill.
彼の演奏の迫力に思わずよだつ気持ちになった。
The intensity of his performance involuntarily made me shudder.
Here, 'よだつ' illustrates an overwhelming reaction of awe or being moved by the performance.
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