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狭い
せまい
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Narrow; not spacious
semai
N5
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JLPT Level
N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana
せまい
Romaji
semai
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What does 狭い mean in Japanese?
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The word 狭い (せまい) means "narrow; not spacious" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 狭い?
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狭い is read as せまい (romaji: semai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 狭い?
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狭い is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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