Meaning of 狭い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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狭いJLPT 5
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Kana Readingせまい
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Romajisemai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- narrow; confined; small
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Example Sentences
狭い, せまい used in context
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The road across the mountain was narrow, and what's more, it was a steep slope.
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企業は、競合他社を業界内の狭い範囲で捉えて、本当のライバルを明確に理解してない場合が数多くあります。
Businesses perceive as competitors a narrow range of the business world; there are many cases where they don't understand their real rivals.
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The gate was too narrow for the truck.
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The gate is so narrow that the car can't pass through it.
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The gate is too narrow for the car.
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Her viewpoint is limited.
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Kanji found in this word
cramped, narrow, contract, tight
On: キョウ, コウ
Kun: せま.い, せば.める, せば.まる, さ
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