godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Describes muscles or body parts becoming tense, stiff, or cramped, often involuntarily.
運動した後、ふくらはぎがつっぱった。
After exercising, my calf cramped up.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be insistent; stick to one's guns;
Used when someone stubbornly maintains their opinion or position, refusing to back down.
彼は自分の意見を最後までつっぱった。
He stuck to his opinion to the very end.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
act tough; be defiant; bluff
Often describes a rebellious or defiant attitude, especially in youth slang; can imply putting on a brave front.
あの子は親につっぱってばかりいる。
That kid is always acting tough toward his parents.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Transitive use: to brace or support something physically, e.g., with a post or pole.
倒れそうな塀を棒でつっぱった。
I propped up the leaning fence with a pole.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Transitive use: to extend or press one's limbs or body against something, often for support or resistance.
彼は壁に手をつっぱって立ち上がった。
He pushed his hands against the wall and stood up.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Sumo term: to thrust or push an opponent with stiff arms.
横綱は相手を一気につっぱった。
The yokozuna thrust his opponent in one go.