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

emotion abstract

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

緊張感(きんちょうかん)が漂(ただよ)う: tension hangs in the air
緊張感(きんちょうかん)が走(はし)る: a wave of tension runs through
緊張感(きんちょうかん)を持(も)つ: to maintain a sense of tension
緊張感(きんちょうかん)に欠(か)ける: to lack tension, to be slack
緊張感(きんちょうかん)のある: tense, intense

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)

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Added 2026.3.29 2:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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