Japanese

きんちょう
Meaning: tension; nervousness; strain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

緊
張

Example sentences

I was very nervous during my first speech.
緊張して心臓がドキドキしている
My heart is pounding because I'm nervous.
緊張しているのか、彼の表情は硬かった。
His expression was stiff, perhaps because he was nervous.
彼女は緊張しながらも、初めての舞台に立った。
Despite being nervous, she stood on stage for the first time.
初めてのデートはとても緊張しました。
I was very nervous on our first date.
緊張で頭の中が真っ白になった。
My mind went completely blank due to nervousness.
緊張を和らげるために、ステージに上がる前に大きく深呼吸をした。
I took a deep breath before going on stage to ease my nerves.
緊張のあまり、心臓の鼓動が速くなった。
Out of nervousness, my heart rate quickened.
緊張のあまり、体が硬直してしまった。
My body stiffened up because I was so nervous.
大きく息を吐いて、緊張をほぐした。
I took a deep breath out and relaxed my tension.

Usage Notes

Used for emotional nervousness or physical/political tension.

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