ハイテンション
haitenshon
The English phrase 'hyper' can be translated into Japanese as ハイテンション (haitenshon).
In Japanese, ハイテンション is used to describe a person's state of being extremely energetic, excited or loud, rather than describing a physical state of tension. You may also encounter other ways to express similar ideas: ハイパー is a direct borrowing from English and means 'hyper', while テンションが上がる is used to describe a sudden increase in excitement or energy. To describe someone who is extremely energetic or immersed in an activity, you can use バリバリ or describe a person as 'energy-filled' using エネルギッシュな.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ハイテンション is a loanword from the English words 'high' and 'tension'.
Which one should you use?
The antonym for being hyper or high-energy is ローテンション (rōtenshon), which means low tension or low energy.
How do you pronounce it?
haitenshon
Did you know?
- The word ハイテンション is an example of 'wasei-eigo', or 'Japanese-made English', where English words are combined to create a meaning that does not exist in the original languages.
- The word バリバリ (bari-bari) can be used to describe a person who is hyper in a productive way, such as someone working very hard and energetically.
- If you are acting too energetic in a formal Japanese setting, someone might tell you that your テンション is too high, implying you are being disruptive.
Examples in context
- 彼は活気のある人ですHe is a lively person.
- 彼女は元気溢れる人ですShe is a person full of energy.
- 彼は活発な性格ですHe has an active personality.
- 彼はハイパーだね!He is hyper, right?
- この曲聞くとテンションが上がるMy energy goes up when I listen to this song.
- 彼はバリバリ勉強しているHe is studying with great energy.
- 彼はいつもハイテンションですね。Kare wa itsumo hai tenshon desu ne.He is always hyper, isn't he?
- 今日はハイテンションすぎて疲れた。Kyou wa hai tenshon sugite tsukareta.I'm tired because I was too hyper today.
- パーティーではハイテンションな人が多い。Paatii de wa hai tenshon na hito ga ooi.There are many hyper people at parties.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a recent party they attended.
- 陽葵 Himari昨日のパーティー、楽しかったね！Kinou no paatii, tanoshikatta ne!Yesterday's party was fun, wasn't it!
- 蓮 Renうん、みんなハイテンションだったね。Un, minna hai tenshon datta ne.Yeah, everyone was hyper.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮くんもすごく盛り上がってたよ。Ren-kun mo sugoku moriagatteta yo.Ren, you were really getting into it too.
- 蓮 Renちょっとテンション上がりすぎたかな。Chotto tenshon agari sugita kana.Maybe I got a little too hyper.
