noun
tension; tautness
Physical tension or tautness of a surface, string, or material. Often used for stretched fabric, strings, or a tense atmosphere.
この布は張りが強くて、ピンとしている。
This cloth has strong tension and is stretched taut.
弦の張りを調整する。
Adjust the tension of the string.
noun
resilience; firmness; springiness; tone
Describes the firm, resilient quality of skin, hair, food, or a voice. Often written in katakana as ハリ in beauty and culinary contexts.
このシャンプーは髪にハリを与える。
This shampoo gives hair resilience.
肌のハリを保つために保湿が大切だ。
Moisturizing is important to maintain skin firmness.
noun
willpower; spirit; pride; sense of purpose
Mental or emotional strength, determination, or pride. Often used in phrases like 張りがある or 張りを失う.
彼は最近、仕事に張りを感じられないと言っている。
He says he hasn't felt a sense of purpose in his work lately.
失敗しても彼女は張
彼女の声には張りがある。
Her voice has strength and richness.
Even after failing, she didn't lose her spirit.
Noun form of the verb 張る (はる, 'to stretch, to be taut'). The katakana spelling ハリ for sense 2 is a modern stylistic choice common in advertising and beauty writing.