taut in Japanese
taut in Japanese is 張る, 緊張 — taut means pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
taut in Japanese
張る
Pronounced: haru
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
緊張
Pronounced: kinchō
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
What does "taut" mean?
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adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
"He pulled the rope taut before tying it off."
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adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
"Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong."
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adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
"The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out."
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adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.
"The thriller was praised for its taut, economical prose."
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taut in a sentence
- He pulled the rope taut before tying it off.
- The sail was taut against the wind.
- Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong.
- The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out.
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What is "taut" in Japanese?
"taut" in Japanese is 張る, 緊張. taut means: Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
How do you pronounce 張る?
"taut" in Japanese is 張る, pronounced "haru".
How do you use "taut" in a sentence?
Example: "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off." In Japanese, "taut" is 張る, 緊張.
Are there other ways to say "taut" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "taut": 張る, 緊張.
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