Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Intransitive verb
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
Transitive verb
to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
tightness (of money, financial conditions, etc.); pressure; stringency
being strained (of a situation); being tense; being pressing; being tough
being trapped (and having no way out)
withdrawal from society during personal financial hardship
Historical term
house arrest (Edo period)
power demand warning; power alert
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