気を張る

気をはる

Reading

Kana: きをはる
Romaji: kiwoharu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to steel oneself to; to brace oneself

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

Example Sentence

彼女(かのじょ)()くまいと()()った。
➥She steeled herself not to cry.
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