突っ張る
つっぱる
tsuparu
verbVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

突っ張る (つっぱる (tsuparu)) means "to cramp up". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to cramp up

Also : to tighten · to stiffen · to stick to · to insist on · to become stiff

Example Sentences

まいにち、突っ張ります。

まいにち、つっぱります。

I like to cramp up.

私は突っ張ります。

わたしはつっぱります。

I can cramp up.

Kanji in this word

突
Stab / Prick / Sudden
Kunつ.く
Onとつ、か
JLPT N3
張
Spread / Stretch / Lengthen
Kunは.る、は.り、ば.り
Onちょう
JLPT N1

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