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“Tense without any looseness” in Japanese

Short answer
きりり kiriri きりり

Tense without any looseness in Japanese is “きりり” (kiriri). Full meaning: stiff and slackless, tense without any looseness; cling tightly, pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar.

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