English–Japanese
“narrow” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisemai
Example
この道は狭いです。ko no michi wa sema i de su
This road is narrow.
How to say “narrow” in Japanese
“Narrow” in Japanese is 狭い (semai).
Describes something whose width, space, or scope leaves little room for movement or variation.
Example sentences with 狭い
狭い部屋でも、工夫すれば広く使えます。sema i heya de mo ku fū su re ba hiro ku tsuka e ma su
Even a small room can feel spacious if you arrange it well.
Tips for using 狭い
- The Japanese adjective 狭い (semai) often describes a place that feels cramped because little room remains for movement, not only a physically narrow width.