緊
Kanji · N1
緊 / tense
Kanji for tense, solid, or hard.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | し.める、し.まる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
緊 carries the meaning tense, solid, or hard.
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Common compounds with 緊
緊張するきんちょうする
緊急きんきゅうurgency / emergency
緊張きんちょうtension / strain / nervousness
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