noun
Refers to the cold shivers often felt at the onset of a fever or illness. Commonly used in medical or everyday contexts.
風邪をひいたらしく、悪寒がする。
I think I caught a cold; I have the chills.
急に悪寒が走って、熱
Suddenly I felt a chill run through me, and when I took my temperature it was 38 degrees.