1.
tension, nervousness, strain
A state of mental or emotional strain, especially before an important event.
面接で緊張した。
I was nervous at the interview.
緊張しないで。
Don't be nervous.
Encouraging expression
人前で話すと緊張してしまう。
I get nervous when speaking in front of people.
2.
tension (political/social)
A strained state of relations between groups or countries.
両国の緊張が高まっている。
Tension between the two countries is rising.
国際的な緊張が続いている。
International tensions continue.
地域の緊張を和らげるために、話し合いが必要だ。
Discussions are needed to ease regional tensions.
Functions as a noun and with する as a verb (緊張する = to be nervous/tense).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 緊張する (to be nervous)
- 緊張しないで (don't be nervous)
- 緊張が解れる (tension eases)
- 緊張が高まる (tension rises)
- 緊張感 (sense of tension)
Related Words
Antonym:
リラックス (relaxation)