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きわい・キワイ【際い】 : kiwai | define meaning
kiwai
Definition
I-Adjective
- Close; narrow; by a narrow margin; a close shave; bordering; risky
Etymology
Abbreviation of the standard Japanese adjective きわどい【際どい】 kiwadoi "close; narrow".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 際い |
| Kana | きわい キワイ |
| Romanization | kiwai |
意味：きわどい【際どい】
際い
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, April 3). きわい・キワイ【際い】 : kiwai | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1961/kiwai/.