DictBridge Dictionary
adjective · verb
English to Japanese Dictionary

narrow Meaning in Japanese (narrow 英語 意味)

adjective狭い
verb狭める
狭い in English:narrow
IPA:se̞ma̠i
Phonetic:せまい
Quick Answer • 要約

narrow の日本語の意味は「狭い, 狭める」です。 (長さに対して幅が小さいさま。)

Definitions of Narrow

  1. 1
    adjective
    狭い

    Describing something that has a small width in relation to its length.

    長さに対して幅が小さいさま。

  2. 2
    verb
    狭める

    To make or become less wide.

    幅を小さくする、または小さくなる。

  3. 3
    adjective
    狭い

    Describing a person or their views as restricted in outlook or scope.

    人の視野や考え方が限定的であるさま。

Example Sentences

casual

“The path was too narrow for two people to walk side by side.”

その小道は二人で並んで歩くには狭すぎた。

casual

“His views on art are rather narrow.”

彼の芸術に対する見方はかなり狭い。

casual

“The river narrows as it approaches the mountains.”

川は山に近づくにつれて狭まる。

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

constrictedtightslenderlimitedrestricted

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

widebroadexpansiveextensiveopen

Inflected Word Forms

nounnarrowness
adverbnarrowly
comparativenarrower
superlativenarrowest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

narrow escapeidiom

A situation in which you only just avoid danger or trouble.

narrow-mindedadjective

Not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views; prejudiced.

narrow downphrasal_verb

To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.