N2
つんけんする (tsunken suru)
つんけんする
to be brusque, to be snappish, to be cold and unfriendly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes someone's attitude or manner as being cold, sharp, unapproachable, or unfriendly. Often implies a refusal to be polite or engaging, or a sudden change to such an attitude.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女はいつも優しいのに、今日はなぜか私につんけんしている。
She is usually kind, but for some reason, she's being brusque with me today.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "つんけんする"!
初めて会った時、彼は少し_______いたが、話してみると優しい人だった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 最初はよそよそしい態度だったが、話してみると良い人だったという文脈です。「つんけんする」が合います。
English: The context implies an initially distant attitude that turned out to be kind after talking. 'Tsunken suru' fits.
English: The context implies an initially distant attitude that turned out to be kind after talking. 'Tsunken suru' fits.
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