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狭
On'yomi
キョウ・コウ
KYOU / KOU
Kun'yomi
せま.い・せば.める・せば.まる・さ
semai / sebameru / sebamaru / sa
cramped · narrow · contract · tight
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and pinch. Narrow enough to pinch dog.
Symbolism
Narrow, small-minded, cramped. Represents lack of width.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
狭=
犭夹
animal + 夹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 狭
Four-Character Compounds
視野狭窄
しやきょうさく
narrowing of visual field; narrow-mindedness; lack of vision
Other kanji with the same meaning
“narrow”
“contract”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 狭 mean in Japanese?
狭 means cramped, narrow, contract, tight.
How do you read 狭?
On'yomi: キョウ、コウ (KYOU, KOU). Kun'yomi: せま.い、せば.める、せば.まる、さ (semai, sebameru, sebamaru, sa).
How many strokes does 狭 have?
狭 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 狭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
狭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cramped, narrow, contract, tight. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.