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狭義

きょうぎ

N1narrow sense

Examples

狭義では、この言葉は法律上の契約だけを指す。

ここでは文化という用語を狭義に捉えている。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 狭義(きょうぎ) is a narrow meaning obtained by limiting a term's scope.
  • Basic usage: It is used for defining a term's range or specifying a particular meaning in a discussion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The range compared with 広義
    • 広義(こうぎ) includes a broader range of meanings. 狭義 refers to a restricted range within it, with だけ in the first example making the limitation explicit.

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