N1
きょうあい (kyōai)
狭隘
narrow; limited; provincial; cramped
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used to describe a physical space that is very narrow, or a mental state/viewpoint that is narrow-minded or limited. (物理的な空間が非常に狭いこと、または考え方や視野が狭いことを指す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の考え方は狭隘で、新しい意見を受け入れない。
His way of thinking is narrow-minded and doesn't accept new opinions.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "狭隘"!
この山道は非常に_______、車一台がやっと通れる幅しかない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「車一台がやっと通れる幅しかない」という状況から、「狭い」という意味の「狭隘」が適切です。
English: Given the situation 'there's only enough width for one car to barely pass,' '狭隘' (narrow) is appropriate.
English: Given the situation 'there's only enough width for one car to barely pass,' '狭隘' (narrow) is appropriate.
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