English–Japanese
“become firm” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihikishimaru
Example
毎日運動すると体が引き締まります。mai nichi un dō su ru to karada ga hi ki shi ma ri ma su
Your body becomes firm when you exercise every day.
How to say “become firm” in Japanese
“Become firm” in Japanese is 引き締まる (hikishimaru).
Describes something losing looseness and drawing together until it feels firm or taut.
Example sentences with 引き締まる
目標を紙に書くと、気持ちが引き締まります。moku hyō o kami ni ka ku to ki mo chi ga hi ki shi ma ri ma su
Writing down my goal makes me feel more determined.
Tips for using 引き締まる
- In everyday Japanese, 引き締まる (hikishimaru) often describes a body or shape becoming toned, whereas 緊張する (kinchō suru) describes nervous tension.