Word details

迫る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 迫る.

Dictionary

Entry

迫る逼る (迫る)Godan verbFreq #1065
1

Intransitive verb

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent

Examples
時間が刻々と迫っている
Time is pressing every moment.
2

Transitive verb

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

urge, force, imminent, spur on

7 strokesFrequency 773JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ハク

Kun

せま.る

Nanori

さこせこはさはさまはざま

urge, force, imminent, spur on

13 strokes

On

フクヒツヒョクヒキ

Kun

せま.るむかばき

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