Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 狭き門(せまきもん) in Japanese

狭き門
Kana Reading
せまきもん
Romaji
semakimon
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    narrow gate; obstacle; school (position) hard to enter (get)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

cramped, narrow, contract, tight

On'Yomi: キョウ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: せま.い, せば.める, せば.まる, さ

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

gate, counter for cannons

On'Yomi: モン

Kun'Yomi: かど, と

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