Word details

狭き門

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 狭き門.

Dictionary

Entry

狭き門まきもんNounExpressionFreq #48458
1

the strait gate (in the Bible); the narrow gate

2

high barrier (to enter a highly competitive school, company, etc.); difficult hurdle; difficulty; obstacle

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cramped, narrow, contract, tight

9 strokesFrequency 1,346JLPT N2Grade 8

On

キョウコウ

Kun

せま.いせば.めるせば.まる

Nanori

はざ

gate, counter for cannons

8 strokesFrequency 452JLPT N3Grade 2

On

モン

Kun

かど

Nanori

じょうゆき

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