気きが張はる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be on edge; feel tense; strain one's nerves

Describes a state of mental tension or alertness, often due to pressure, responsibility, or a formal situation. The focus is on the internal feeling of being keyed up.

• 初はじめての発はっ表ぴょうで気きが張はっている。

  I'm feeling tense because of my first presentation.

• 試し験けんの前まえはどうしても気きが張はってしまう。

  I can't help but feel on edge before an exam.