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きゅうくつな (kyūkutsu na)
窮屈な

cramped, tight, restricted, formal

💡 Nuance & Usage: Can describe a physical space that is too small (狭くて動きにくい), clothing that is tight (締め付けられる), or a feeling of being constrained or formal (自由がきかない、堅苦しい).

📝 Example Sentences

この服は私には少し窮屈だ。
These clothes are a little tight for me.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "窮屈な"!

満員電車はいつも_______で、座る場所がない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 満員電車はスペースが限られており、体が動かせないほど狭い状態を「窮屈な」で表現します。
English: 'Kyūkutsu na' describes a limited space, like a crowded train where you can barely move.
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