N3363/1669
緊張
nounnoun (generic)noun or participle taking the aux. verb するintransitive verbphysiology
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きんちょう
Meanings
- tension, strain, nervousness, stress
- tensions (between countries, groups, etc.)
- tonus, muscle tone
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Example sentences
発表の前に緊張してしまった。
I ended up getting nervous before the presentation.
緊張しないでリラックスしてください。
Please relax and don't be nervous.
二国間の緊張が高まっている。
Tensions between the two countries are rising.
面接のとき、いつも緊張する。
I always get nervous during job interviews.
彼女は舞台に立つたびに強い緊張を感じると言っていた。
She said she feels strong nervousness every time she stands on stage.
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