the strait gate; the narrow gate
Biblical reference to Matthew 7:13–14; used in religious or literary contexts.
聖書には「狭き門から入れ」と書かれている。
The Bible says, 'Enter through the narrow gate.'
high barrier; difficult hurdle; narrow gate
Figurative extension of the Biblical phrase; used for highly selective entrance exams, competitive job markets, or any situation where only a few succeed.
あの大学の医学部はまさに狭き門だ。
The medical school of that university is truly a narrow gate.
プロの音楽家になるのは狭き門だが、彼は諦めなかった。
Becoming a professional musician is a difficult hurdle, but he didn't give up.