緊張
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Base noun form. Describes a state of mental or emotional strain, often due to pressure or anxiety. Used in phrases like 『緊張する』 (kinchou suru, 'to get nervous') or 『緊張感』 (kinchou-kan, 'sense of tension').
Theme
In a café, User meets with their friend Aiko, who is preparing for an important job interview and feeling anxious about it.
緊張
きんちょう
tension, mental strain, nervousness
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Picture someone feeling 'tense' before a big speech. 'Kincho' sounds like 'kin-choo' — think of a 'kin' (relative) making you 'choo' (sneeze) from nervousness → 緊張 (kinchou, 'tension, nervousness').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『緊張』 (kinchou, 'tension, nervousness') is a common feeling before important events like exams, job interviews, or performances. It's often discussed in contexts of stress management and social etiquette.
Forms
Base: 緊張Base noun form. Describes a state of mental or emotional strain, often due to pressure or anxiety. Used in phrases like 『緊張する』 (kinchou suru, 'to get nervous') or 『緊張感』 (kinchou-kan, 'sense of tension').