突っ張る
N1つっぱる
突っぱる
[tsuparu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to cramp up; to tighten; to stiffen
2.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to stick to one's guns
3.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
to act tough; to bluff; to be defiant; to be unruly
4.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
to prop up (e.g. with a post); to support
5.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
to push out (one's legs or arms); to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall); to press
6.Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
to thrust (one's opponent)
Example Sentences
面接の過度な緊張で全身の体が突っ張ってしまった。
My body stiffened due to tension.
走り過ぎてふくらはぎが突っ張った。
My calf cramped up from running too much.
デスクワークが続き、首から肩にかけて突っ張っている。
After long hours of desk work, my neck and shoulders are stiff.