Word
迫る
せまる
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
- Godan verb · Transitive
to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
In Spanish
acercarse; presionar (a alguien)
- Other forms
- 逼る
- Other readings
- せる
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
時間が刻々と迫っている。
Time is pressing every moment.
Tatoeba #150623(opens in a new tab)彼はしつこく退職を迫られました。
He was hounded into quitting.
Tatoeba #113591(opens in a new tab)