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Tremble
ˈtrɛmbəl
Very common
~ 1700
~ 1700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
震える (ふるえる), 揺れる (ゆれる), 震動する (しんどうする), おののく
Tremble meanings in Japanese
震える (ふるえる)
Example:
I could see him tremble in fear.
彼が恐怖で震えているのが見えた。
The dog began to tremble during the thunderstorm.
犬は雷雨の間、震え始めた。
Usage: InformalContext: Describing physical reactions to fear or cold.
Note: This term is commonly used to describe involuntary shaking due to emotional or physical stimuli.
揺れる (ゆれる)
Example:
The building started to tremble during the earthquake.
地震の間、建物が揺れ始めた。
The leaves tremble in the wind.
葉っぱが風に揺れている。
Usage: InformalContext: Describing shaking or swaying, often due to external forces.
Note: This term can be used more generally to describe any kind of swaying or moving back and forth.
震動する (しんどうする)
Example:
The engine began to tremble as it started.
エンジンが始動する際に震動し始めた。
The ground trembled under the weight of the truck.
トラックの重さで地面が震動した。
Usage: FormalContext: Describing vibrations or quakes, often in technical or scientific contexts.
Note: This term is more technical and may be used in engineering or scientific discussions.
おののく
Example:
She trembled at the thought of the upcoming exam.
彼女は次の試験を考えるとおののいた。
He trembled with excitement before his performance.
彼は演技の前に興奮でおののいていた。
Usage: InformalContext: Describing emotional reactions, often related to anxiety or anticipation.
Note: This term conveys a strong emotional reaction, often tied to anxiety or intense feelings.
Tremble's synonyms
quiver
To quiver means to shake slightly, often due to fear, excitement, or cold.
Example: Her voice quivered with emotion as she spoke.
Note: Similar to tremble but may imply a more subtle or rapid movement.
shiver
To shiver is to shake involuntarily, typically due to cold or fear.
Example: The cold wind made him shiver uncontrollably.
Note: Similar to tremble but often associated with feeling cold.
shake
To shake is to tremble or vibrate rapidly, often due to nervousness, weakness, or excitement.
Example: His hands shook with nervousness as he approached the stage.
Note: Broadly similar to tremble but can encompass a wider range of movements.
quaver
To quaver means to shake or tremble in one's voice, often due to emotion or uncertainty.
Example: Her voice began to quaver as she recounted the traumatic experience.
Note: Specifically refers to trembling or shaking in one's voice.
Tremble expressions, common phrases
Shake like a leaf
This idiom implies trembling or shaking due to fear, nervousness, or cold.
Example: The poor boy was shaking like a leaf after the scary movie.
Note: While 'tremble' refers to shaking or vibrating involuntarily, 'shake like a leaf' specifically emphasizes the trembling caused by fear or nervousness.
Quaking in one's boots
To be extremely scared or nervous about something.
Example: She was quaking in her boots when asked to present in front of the large audience.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the intense fear or nervousness that causes trembling, specifically focusing on the feeling of fear rather than just the physical action of trembling.
Quiver with fear
To shake slightly due to fear, anxiety, or strong emotions.
Example: Her voice quivered with fear as she recounted the terrifying experience.
Note: While 'tremble' is a general term for shaking, 'quiver with fear' specifically indicates shaking caused by fear or strong emotions.
Shake in one's boots
To be very frightened or scared.
Example: The thought of confronting his boss made him shake in his boots.
Note: Similar to 'quaking in one's boots,' this phrase emphasizes extreme fear or anxiety that causes trembling, particularly focusing on the fear-inducing aspect.
Tremble like a leaf
To shake uncontrollably or shiver violently, usually due to fear or cold.
Example: She trembled like a leaf when she heard the loud crash in the dark.
Note: This idiom intensifies the action of trembling by likening it to the delicate movement of a leaf in the wind, emphasizing the uncontrollable nature of the shaking.
Shake with fear
To tremble or vibrate due to fear or intense emotion.
Example: His hands shook with fear as he entered the haunted house.
Note: While 'tremble' is a general term for shaking, 'shake with fear' specifically highlights trembling caused by fear or strong emotions.
Quake with fear
To shake or tremble intensely due to extreme fear or anxiety.
Example: The thought of failing the exam made her quake with fear.
Note: Similar to 'tremble,' 'quake with fear' emphasizes the intense shaking that fear or anxiety can cause, intensifying the physical manifestation of the emotion.
Tremble everyday (slang) expressions
Shake like a jelly
To shake like a jelly means to tremble vigorously, similar to the wobbly movement of jelly.
Example: His legs were shaking like a jelly after the intense workout.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the intensity or vigor of the trembling.
Wobble
Wobble refers to moving, shaking, or rocking unsteadily from side to side.
Example: The old table wobbled as he leaned on it.
Note: While it can imply a form of trembling, wobbling suggests a more unsteady and shaky movement.
Quake
Quake means to shake or tremble violently, often used to describe the shaking of the earth during an earthquake.
Example: The thunderous sound made the ground quake.
Note: Quake typically conveys a more intense and uncontrollable form of trembling.
Jittery
Jittery refers to feeling nervous or uneasy, often accompanied by trembling or restlessness.
Example: She felt jittery before her big presentation.
Note: While it may involve trembling, jittery focuses more on the emotional state of being nervous or anxious.
Twitch
To twitch is to make a quick, sudden movement, often accompanied by a slight trembling.
Example: His eye started to twitch when he heard the unexpected news.
Note: Twitching is a brief, sudden movement that may involve trembling, but it is generally more localized and abrupt.
Rattle
Rattle refers to shaking or vibrating with a rapid series of banging or clattering sounds.
Example: The noise from the construction site made the windows rattle.
Note: Rattle implies a more audible and noisy form of shaking or trembling compared to the subtle nature of trembling.
Tremble - Examples
The ground began to tremble beneath our feet.
She trembled with fear as she approached the haunted house.
The cold wind made me shiver and tremble.
Tremble grammar
Tremble - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: tremble
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): trembles
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): tremble
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): trembled
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): trembling
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): trembles
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): tremble
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): tremble
Syllables, Separation and Stress
tremble Contains 2 syllables: trem • ble
Phonetic transcription: ˈtrem-bəl
trem ble , ˈtrem bəl (The red syllable is stressed)
Tremble - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
tremble: ~ 1700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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