緊張感(きんちょうかん)

きんちょうかん
noun
sense of tension; feeling of nervousness; intensity
emotionabstract
1. sense of tension; feeling of nervousness; intensity
A palpable feeling of tension or nervous energy, whether from anxiety, excitement, or a serious atmosphere.
会場(かいじょう)に緊張感(きんちょうかん)が漂(ただよ)っていた。
A sense of tension hung over the venue.
試合(しあい)前(まえ)の緊張感(きんちょうかん)がたまらない。
The tension before the match is unbearable.
適度(てきど)な緊張感(きんちょうかん)があったほうが、いいパフォーマンスが出(だ)せる。
Having a moderate level of tension helps you perform better.

Combines 緊張(きんちょう) (tension, nervousness) with 感(かん) (feeling, sense). Can describe both personal nervousness and the tense atmosphere of a situation. Often used positively to mean productive intensity or focus.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 緊張(きんちょう): tension, nervousness — the base word, often more personal
  • 緊迫感(きんぱくかん): sense of urgency — stronger, implies crisis
  • プレッシャー: pressure — loanword, common in casual speech

Related Words

Compare: プレッシャー (pressure)
Compare: 危機感(ききかん) (sense of crisis)
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Added 2026.3.29 2:09 · Revised 2026.10.8 9:24
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