Translation and Meaning of: 狭い - semai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 狭い (semai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: semai
Kana: せまい
Type: adjective
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Translation / Meaning: narrow; confined; small
Meaning in English: narrow;confined;small
Definition: Narrow: narrow area.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (狭い) semai
狭い is a Japanese word meaning "narrow" or "tight". It is composed of the kanji 狭 (kyou/sa) meaning "narrow" and い (i) which is a suffix that indicates adjective. The word can be used to describe physical spaces, such as a small room or a narrow street, or to describe situations where there is little room for movement or action. The correct pronunciation of the word is "semai".How to Write in Japanese - (狭い) semai
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Synonyms and Similar - (狭い) semai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
狭窄; 狭隘; 狭窄的; 狭小; 狭窄的空间; 狭小的空间; 狭小的地方; 狭隘的地方; 狭隘的空间; 狭窄的地方。
Words containing: 狭い
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Words with the same pronunciation: せまい semai
Example Sentences - (狭い) semai
Below are some example sentences:
間隔が狭いところは人が集まるのを避けるべきです。
Makaku ga semai tokoro wa hito ga atsumaru no o sakkeru beki desu
You should avoid gathering people when the gap is narrow.
- 間隔 - space, interval
- が - subject particle
- 狭い - narrow, tight
- ところ - place
- は - topic particle
- 人 - person
- が - subject particle
- 集まる - get together, join together
- のを - particle indicating direct object
- 避ける - avoid
- べき - it should
- です - polite way of being
この部屋は狭いです。
Kono heya wa semai desu
This room is small.
This room is small.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 部屋 - noun that means "room" or "sala"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 狭い - adjective that means "narrow" or "tight"
- です - verb "to be" in a polite/formal form
この通路は狭いですね。
Kono tsūro wa semai desu ne
This passage is narrow.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 通路 - noun that means "hallway"
- は - topic particle indicating that the runner is the subject of the sentence
- 狭い - Adjective that means "narrow"
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
- ね - Ending particle that indicates the speaker expects confirmation or agreement from the listener.
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Other words of the same type: adjective
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "narrow; confined; small" é "(狭い) semai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
