Japanese symbol for “thrilled”
ぞくぞく
ぞくぞく
Romaji: zokuzoku
shivering; feeling chilly
In Japanese, thrilled is ぞくぞく (zokuzoku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs shivering; feeling chilly
- adv, adv-to, vs shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy
- adv, adv-to, vs thrilled; excited
Written forms: —. Readings: ぞくぞく、ゾクゾク.
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