Frequency rank: 7,497. – 7,505.
- to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to tighten
- to stiffen
- to brace
- to strain
This meaning refers to the action of making something more firm or secure. It can be used in various contexts, such as tightening a belt or making a decision more resolute.
I tightened my belt.
He tightened his resolve.
This meaning is often used to describe making something rigid or less flexible, whether it's a physical object or an abstract concept like a stance or opinion.
She stiffened her muscles.
This usage involves preparing or strengthening something, often in anticipation of pressure or strain. It can be literal, like bracing for impact, or figurative, such as getting ready for a challenging situation.
This usage can refer to putting pressure or stress on something, often implying a limit being tested or exceeded.
She strained her mind to overcome the stress.
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からだ体をひきしめる引き締めるto tighten one's bodyきをひきしめる気を引き締めるto focus one's mindおなかお腹をひきしめる引き締めるto tighten the stomachひきしめたい引き締めたいwant to tightenいしき意識をひきしめる引き締めるto sharpen one's awarenessこころ心をひきしめる引き締めるto brace oneself mentallyひきしめ引き締めこうか効果tightening effectひきしめ引き締めとれえにんぐトレーニングtightening trainingしせい姿勢をひきしめる引き締めるto straighten one's postureきんにく筋肉をひきしめる引き締めるto tone muscles
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