痺れる

しびれる · also シビれる、シビレる

to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock)

JLPT N1 common word

Meaning

v1vi
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb)
v1vi
to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock)
v1vi
to be excited; to be titillated; to be mesmerized; to be enthralled

Example sentences

このからしは舌が痺れるほど辛い。

This mustard really bites the tongue.
右手が痺れた。

My right hand has fallen asleep.