JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
狭 — cramped
- Reading
- キョウ・コウ・せま.い・せば.める・せば.まる・さ
- Meaning
- cramped; narrow; contract; tight
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
狭 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・コウ・せま.い・せば.める・せば.まる・さ and it means cramped; narrow; contract; tight. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
狭 appears in everyday japanese words such as 狭い (Narrow).
Japanese words containing 狭
Frequently asked questions
What does 狭 mean in Japanese?
狭 means cramped; narrow; contract; tight in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 狭 read?
狭 is read キョウ・コウ・せま.い・せば.める・せば.まる・さ. Reading it inside real words — 狭い — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 狭 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 狭 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 狭 in a word?
A common word containing 狭 is 狭い (せまい) — "Narrow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 狭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 狭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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