Japanese

きんちょうかん
Meaning: sense of tension; atmosphere of strain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

緊
張
感

Example sentences

A unique sense of tension was in the air in the meeting room.
試合が近づくにつれて、緊張感が高まってきた。
As the match approached, the sense of tension increased.
あまりの緊張感に、全身の力が抜けた。
The extreme tension made me lose strength throughout my body.
勝利を目前にして、チームの緊張感が高まった。
With victory before their eyes, the team's tension rose.
この作品には、ある種の緊張感が漂っている。
In this work, a certain kind of tension is hanging in the air.

Usage Notes

Refers to a feeling or atmosphere where people are on edge, alert, or nervous.

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