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VocabJLPT N2

long and narrow

い-Adjective

Definitions

1. long and narrow

An adjective describing something that is both thin and long in shape, like a rod or a narrow corridor. It is a compound of the words for "thin" and "long."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The straight river looked like a long, narrow silver line.

Sentence 2

Ugh, a long skinny bug just showed up — I absolutely cannot deal!

Sentence 3

That long, narrow vase tips over easily, so be careful!

Sentence 4

My cat loves squeezing into long, narrow cardboard boxes.

Sentence 5

Why did you specifically go with the long, narrow desk?