No. 2,980 in Japanese
ツン
"ツン" refers to a cold, aloof, or prickly attitude or demeanor.
In a sentence
彼女はいつもツンとした態度を取る。
She always takes a sharp attitude.
ツンとした refers to a sharp or aloof attitude.
その花の香りが鼻にツンときた。
The scent of that flower hit my nose sharply.
ツンときた describes a sharp sensation experienced, often in the nose.
彼の発言にはツンとくるものがあった。
His remark had a piercing quality to it.
ツンとくる can also express a piercing effect, figuratively or emotionally.
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