狭
Kanji · N2
狭 / cramped
Kanji for cramped, narrow, or contract.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ、コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | せま.い、せば.める、せば.まる、さ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
狭 carries the meaning cramped, narrow, or contract.
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Common compounds with 狭
偏狭へんきょうnarrow-mindedness / intolerance / illiberality
狭めるせばめるto narrow / to reduce / to contract
狭いせまいnarrow / confined / small
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