うずく
うずく
verb (godan, intransitive)
to ache; to throb; to tingle
1.
to ache; to throb (physical pain)
To experience a dull, throbbing pain, typically in a localized area of the body.
古傷がうずく。
My old wound is aching.
虫歯がうずいて眠れない。
My cavity is throbbing and I can't sleep.
2.
to ache; to yearn (emotional)
To feel a strong emotional longing or anticipation.
冒険心がうずく。
My sense of adventure is tingling (I'm itching for adventure).
TRANSITIVITY:
Intransitive verb (自動詞). No pair verb.
ASPECT:
うずいている indicates ongoing throbbing pain.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 傷がうずく (wound throbs)
- 古傷がうずく (old wound aches)
- 歯がうずく (tooth aches)
- 血がうずく (blood stirs - feeling excitement)
IDIOMATIC USAGE:
- 古傷がうずく is sometimes used metaphorically to mean being reminded of past painful experiences or mistakes.
- 血がうずく expresses a strong, almost instinctive urge or excitement.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ずきずきする - to throb (more acute, sharp pain)
- 痛む - to hurt/ache (general pain)