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狭

narrow

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
せま
On'yomi
キョウ

狭 means "narrow". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read せま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キョウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Example word

狭せまい

narrow

狭 in example sentences

  • 狭せまい部屋へやだね。

    Semai heya da ne.

    It's a small room.

  • 狭せまい部屋へやでしょ？

    Semai heya desho?

    It's a small room, isn't it?

  • 世間せけんは狭せまいですね。

    Seken wa semai desu ne.

    It's a small world.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 狭

Common questions

What does the kanji 狭 mean?
狭 means "narrow". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 狭 have?
狭 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 狭 read?
It is read せま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 狭?
狭 is a JLPT N1 kanji.
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