This is the 9455th most frequent Japanese word.
立ち尽くし
Standing still in awe, shock, or sorrow.
The phrase highlights a state of being unable to move due to shock.
彼は事故の様子を見て、驚きで立ち尽くしてしまった。
He stood still, surprised, while witnessing the accident.
The word depicts standing motionless in reaction to an emotional situation.
突然の別れに悲しみで立ち尽くした彼女の姿が忘れられない。
I cannot forget her figure standing still in sorrow due to the sudden farewell.
The term conveys being stationary out of shock or disbelief.