引き締まる

ひきしまる
Alternative writings: 引き締る, 引きしまる, 引締まる
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1to become tight or firm; to become toned or tense — used for muscles, expressions, atmosphere, etc.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

毎朝のトレーニングで体が少しずつ引き締まってきた。

With daily training, my body has gradually become firmer.

試験当日、教室の空気が引き締まった。

On the exam day, the atmosphere in the classroom became tense.

腹筋を鍛えたらウエストが引き締まった気がする。

After strengthening my abs, I feel my waist has tightened.

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