KANJI
狭
narrow
confined, small, restricted
Kun'yomi
せま
On'yomi
きょう
Example sentences
この路地は狭いにもかかわらず、車が頻繁に通るため、歩行者は注意が必要だ。
Despite this alley being narrow, cars frequently pass through, so pedestrians need to be careful.
インターネットの普及により、世界が狭くなったと感じる人もいるだろう。
With the spread of the internet, some people probably feel that the world has become smaller (more connected).
彼の狭量な考え方では、多様な意見を受け入れることはできないだろう。
With his narrow-minded way of thinking, he probably won't be able to accept diverse opinions.
Practice exercises
1
狭
Answer
せまきょう
2
狭隘
narrow; limited; restricted (e.g., space, scope)
Answer
きょうあい
3
狭
Answer
narrowcrampedconfined
4
狭義
narrow sense; strict interpretation
Answer
きょうぎ
5
狭量
narrow-mindedness; intolerance
Answer
きょうりょう
6
狭間
interval; gap; space between; fissure
Answer
はざま