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狭き門 【せまきもん】

  1. [exp,n] the strait gate (in the Bible); the narrow gate
  2. [exp,n] high barrier (to enter a highly competitive school, company, etc.); difficult hurdle; difficulty; obstacle
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
狭 Cramped, Narrow, Contract, Tight キョウ, コウ せま.い, せば.める, せば.まる, さ
門 Gate, Counter For Cannons モン かど, と