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突っ張る

to cramp up; to tighten; to stiffen; to be insistent

JLPT N1 common word Also written

Meaning

  1. v5rvi
    to cramp up; to tighten; to stiffen
  2. v5rvi
    to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to stick to one's guns
  3. v5rvi
    to act tough; to bluff; to be defiant; to be unruly
  4. v5rvt
    to prop up (e.g. with a post); to support
  5. v5rvt
    to push out (one's legs or arms); to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall); to press
  6. v5rvt
    to thrust (one's opponent)