張り
Meanings
tension; tautness
Physical tension or tautness of a surface, string, or material. Often used for stretched fabric, strings, or a tense atmosphere.
This cloth has strong tension and is stretched taut.
Adjust the tension of the string.
resilience; firmness; springiness; tone
Describes the firm, resilient quality of skin, hair, food, or a voice. Often written in katakana as ハリ in beauty and culinary contexts.
This shampoo gives hair resilience.
Moisturizing is important to maintain skin firmness.
Her voice has strength and richness.
willpower; spirit; pride; sense of purpose
Mental or emotional strength, determination, or pride. Often used in phrases like 張りがある or 張りを失う.
He says he hasn't felt a sense of purpose in his work lately.
Even after failing, she didn't lose her spirit.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に張りがあるto have firmness/tautness in something (e.g. skin, voice)
Using this lotion gives your skin more firmness.
- 生活に張りが出るfor life to gain a sense of purpose or vitality
Since starting a new hobby, my life has gained a sense of purpose.
- 張りのある〈物〉something taut, resilient, or resonant (skin, voice, fabric)
She speaks with a resonant, vibrant voice.
- 張りを失うto lose one's spirit or sense of purpose
After retiring, he lost his sense of purpose in life.