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窄

窄: narrow

narrow; draw in; constrict
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すぼめる・つぼめる・せまい

Medical 狭窄 (きょうさく) means narrowing. The kun すぼ.む / すぼ.める means to draw in or pucker.

Key words

狭窄きょうさくstenosis; narrowing
視野狭窄しやきょうさくtunnel vision
窄めるすぼめるto narrow; to pucker
窄むすぼむto narrow; to shrivel
尻窄みしりすぼみfizzling out

Example sentences

"Your blood vessel is narrowed, so you need a detailed examination," the doctor said.

He pursed his lips and blew out the candle flame.

The plan was exciting at first, but it fizzled out in the end.

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