し
 
び
 
れ
 
る

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to become numb, to go to sleep (e.g. a limb).
  2. to get an electric shock, to tingle (from an electric shock).
  3. to be excited, to be titillated, to be mesmerized, to be enthralled.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
し
 
び
 
れ
 
る
しびれる ✔
しび
痺
 
れ
 
る
痺れる しびれる ✔
 
シ
 
ビ
 
れ
 
る
シビれる
 
シ
 
ビ
 
レ
 
る
シビレる