ichidan verb, intransitive verb
go numb; fall asleep (limb)
Describes a physical loss of sensation, often from pressure, cold, or staying in one position too long.
正座をしていたら足がしびれた。
My legs went numb from sitting in seiza.
寒さで指
My fingers are numb from the cold and hard to move.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
get an electric shock; tingle (from electricity)
Used for the tingling or shocking sensation from electricity, including static shocks or mild currents.
コンセントを触ったら手がしびれた。
I got a shock when I touched the outlet and my hand tingled.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be thrilled; be mesmerized; be captivated
Figurative use: to be so impressed or moved that one feels a tingling excitement, often from great music, performance, or beauty.
彼女の歌声に観客はしびれた。
The audience was mesmerized by her singing voice.
あのギターソロには本当にしびれる。
That guitar solo really gives me chills (of excitement).