Word details

気が張る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 気が張る.

Dictionary

Entry

気が張るきがはるExpressionGodan verbFreq #52932
1

to strain every nerve; to feel nervous

Examples
新しい仕事で彼は気が張っていた
He was tense with his new business.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

11 strokesFrequency 403JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョウ

Kun

は.る-は.り-ば.り

Nanori

はりわり

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