“To become tense” in Japanese
Short answer
To become tense in Japanese is “引き締まる” (hikishimaru). Full meaning: to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body).
Other ways to say “To become tense” in Japanese
引締る
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
引き締る
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
引き緊る
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
引締まる
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
引きしまる
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
ひきしまる
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
引き緊まる
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
ひき締まる
hikishimaru to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
身が引き締まる
migahikishimaru to become tense, to become serious, to become sober; sobering, bracing
引締ッ
hikishima to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
引締っ
hikishima to become tense, to be tightened, to become firm (e.g. body)
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