気きが詰つまる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

feel constrained; feel ill at ease

Describes a psychological state of feeling stifled, tense, or unable to relax, often due to social pressure or a formal atmosphere.

• 上じょう司しの前まえだと気きが詰つまって、なかなか本ほん音ねが言いえない。

  I feel constrained in front of my boss and can't easily speak my mind.

• あの格かく式しきばったレストランは、どうも気きが詰つまる。

  That formal restaurant makes me feel somewhat ill at ease.