緊きん張ちょう状じょう態たい

noun

state of tension; tense situation

Refers to a condition or situation marked by mental, physical, or social tension. Often used in formal or descriptive contexts.

• 両りょう国こく間かんの緊きん張ちょう状じょう態たいが続つづいている。

  The state of tension between the two countries continues.

• 試し験けん前まえはいつも緊きん張ちょう状じょう態たいになる。

  I always get into a state of tension before exams.