迫る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 迫る
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
Kanji in this Word
迫
7 strokes
Frequency: 773
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
urge
force
imminent
spur on
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せま.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さこ
せ
せこ
はさ
はさま
はざま
逼
13 strokes
Meanings
urge
force
imminent
spur on
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
ヒツ
ヒョク
ヒキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せま.る
むかばき
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