緊張
きんちょう
kinchou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
緊張 (きんちょう (kinchou)) means "Tension". The reading is きんちょう (kinchou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Tension
Also : Stress · Nervousness · Strain
Learn 緊張 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
試験の前夜、緊張で眠ることができなかった。
しけんのぜんや、きんちょうでねむることができなかった。
The night before the exam, I could not sleep due to nervousness.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Learn 緊張 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.