閉所恐怖症 (C1)
English: Claustrophobia
カタカナ: クロストロフォビア
IPA: /ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbiə/
Definition
An irrational and intense fear of being trapped in confined or crowded spaces.
意味: 狭い場所や閉ざされた空間に閉じ込められることに対する、理屈に合わない強い恐怖心。
Examples / 例文
Her severe claustrophobia prevented her from ever traveling by subway. — Her severe claustrophobia prevented her from ever traveling by subway.
The spelunker realized his claustrophobia would make exploring the narrow cave impossible. — The spelunker realized his claustrophobia would make exploring the narrow cave impossible.
Even a small, locked room can trigger a panic attack in someone suffering from claustrophobia. — Even a small, locked room can trigger a panic attack in someone suffering from claustrophobia.
閉所恐怖症 in English
English translations of 閉所恐怖症 (claustrophobia):
See "Claustrophobia" in the English dictionary
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