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狭

狭 — cramped, narrow, contract

Learn the correct stroke order for 狭 (cramped), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou、コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)せま.いsemai、せば.めるsebameru、せば.まるsebamaru、さsa
Strokes9
Radical犬
Frequency#1346
Meaningscramped, narrow, contract, tight

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

狭いせまいnarrow; confined; smalli-adjective
偏狭へんきょうnarrow-mindedness; intolerance; illiberalityna-adjective
狭間はざまgap; narrow space between things; intersticenoun
狭まるせばまるto narrow; to contractverb
狭めるせばめるto narrow; to reduce; to contractverb
狭心症きょうしんしょうangina pectorisnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 狭 (cramped) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 狭 is #1346, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

狭いせまい — narrow; confined; small
偏狭へんきょう — narrow-mindedness; intolerance; illiberality
狭間はざま — gap; narrow space between things; interstice

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 狭 have?

The kanji 狭 (cramped) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 狭?

狭 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 狭 mean?

狭 means: cramped, narrow, contract, tight. On'yomi readings: キョウ, コウ. Kun'yomi readings: せま.い, せば.める, せば.まる, さ.

What JLPT level is 狭?

狭 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.