N2
きゅうくつ (kyūkutsū)
窮屈
Cramped, tight; stiff, formal, rigid (feeling)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can describe a physical space being too small (e.g., clothes, room) or a social/emotional feeling of being constrained, formal, or uncomfortable. (服が窮屈、窮屈な思い)
📝 Example Sentences
満員電車はいつも窮屈で疲れる。
The crowded train is always cramped and tiring.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "窮屈"!
この部屋は3人で住むには少し___だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 部屋の広さが足りない状況を表すので、「窮屈」が適切です。
English: '窮屈' is appropriate to describe a room that is not spacious enough.
English: '窮屈' is appropriate to describe a room that is not spacious enough.
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