WORD DETAIL
狭義
きょうぎ
Examples
Included kanji
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.

