緊きん張ちょう関かん係けい

noun

tense relationship; strained relations; tension

Refers to a state of strained or tense relations between people, groups, or countries. Often used in political, diplomatic, or interpersonal contexts.

• 両りょう国こくの間あいだには緊きん張ちょう関かん係けいが続つづいている。

  Tense relations continue between the two countries.

• 上じょう司しとの緊きん張ちょう関かん係けいに悩なやんでいる。

  I'm troubled by the strained relationship with my boss.