敷しき居いしきいCommon word›JLPTN1›Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounthreshold; sillarchitecture›Specifically the grooved threshold for sliding doors in traditional Japanese architecture. Often contrasted with 鴨居 (kamoi, the upper lintel).See also: 鴨居敷しき居いが高たかいので、つまずかないように気きをつけてください。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe threshold is high, so please be careful not to trip.古ふるい家いえの敷しき居いはすり減へってつるつるになっていた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe threshold of the old house was worn smooth.See all 24 example sentences ›Usage patterns〈場ば所しょ〉の敷しき居いを踏ふむto step on a threshold (traditionally considered bad manners/luck in Japan)敷しき居いを踏ふむのは縁えん起ぎが悪わるいと言いわれている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIt's said to be bad luck to step on a threshold.Expressions敷しき居いが高たかいhard to approach; awkward to visit; having a high threshold敷しき居いの高たかいhard to approach; intimidating; high barrier to entry敷しき居いをまたぐcross the threshold; pass the threshold
