tension; tautness
Physical tension or tautness of a surface, string, or material. Often used for stretched fabric, strings, or a tense atmosphere.
Using this lotion gives your skin more firmness.
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.
Since starting a new hobby, my life has gained a sense of purpose.
She speaks with a resonant, vibrant voice.
After retiring, he lost his sense of purpose in life.
張り describes firm, resilient tautness of skin or texture, while 弾力 emphasizes springy elasticity and bounce.
張り is a personal sense of purpose or inner spirit, while 気概 is a more formal word for backbone or resolute spirit.
張り describes tension or tautness in general (e.g. skin, fabric), while 突っ張り emphasizes a stiff, pulled sensation such as a cramped or sore muscle.
張り is tautness or firmness, while たるみ is the sagging or slackness that results when that tautness is lost.
張り is having drive and a sense of purpose, while 無気力 describes a lack of energy or motivation entirely.
張り describes firmness or tautness (as in skin or a rope), the direct opposite of 弛み's sagging looseness.
pulling; stretching; tension
roping off; cordon; demarcation · turf; territory; domain; sphere of influence · territory (of an animal)
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance
greed; avarice; greedy person
paper patch; paper backing; sticker or label · posted notice; sign; poster
modulation of voice; vocal inflection · variation; contrast; liveliness; rhythm
glazed; glass-walled; fitted with glass · transparent; open; lacking secrecy
standing firm; holding out; perseverance
overhang; projecting part · posted notice; placard; poster · extra wrestler of certain rank (sumo)
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
Often written in katakana for the sense of resilience, firmness, or springiness, especially in beauty and food contexts.
Noun form of the verb 張る (はる, 'to stretch, to be taut'). The katakana spelling ハリ for sense 2 is a modern stylistic choice common in advertising and beauty writing.
re-covering; repapering; reupholstering
stick to; cling to; adhere to · stay close; stick close; follow around
competition; rivalry · motivation; enthusiasm; sense of purpose
persistence; single-mindedness; sticking to one thing · always betting on the same thing
stakeout; surveillance; lookout · paste-up; collage
open-handed slap (sumo)
prop; strut; support; brace; bar · tightness; stiffness; cramp; becoming taut · thrust; slapping attacks · juvenile delinquency; juvenile delinquent; punk
obstinate; stubborn · obstinate person; stubborn person
compete; vie; rival
being very popular; in great demand · octopus dried on skewers
vain person; show-off; ostentatious person
papier-mâché · sham; façade; something superficially impressive
boarding; wooden floor
be enthusiastic; be full of energy; be eager
interior lining; inner paneling
project; overhang; stick out · put up a notice; post
papier-mâché · non-dealer (in card games)
surface layer; facing; veneer
undercoat; first coat; lining
making paper umbrellas; overlaying an umbrella framework · paper umbrella maker
projection; ledge; overhang