English–Japanese
“nervousness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikinchō
Example
初めての人と話すと緊張します。haji me te no hito to hana su to kin chō shi ma su
I get nervous when I talk to someone for the first time.
How to say “nervousness” in Japanese
“Nervousness” in Japanese is 緊張 (kinchō).
Describes a state in which the mind or body becomes taut and alert under pressure or expectation.
Example sentences with 緊張
試験の結果を待つ間、緊張が続きました。shi ken no kek ka o ma tsu aida kin chō ga tsuzu ki ma shi ta
My nervousness continued while I waited for the test results.
Tips for using 緊張
- In Japanese, 緊張 (kinchō) can describe both nervousness in a person and tension in a situation, so context determines the best English translation.