絶体絶命 | Japanese meaning

絶体絶命【ぜったいぜつめい】

Frequency rank: 15,650. – 15,697.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremityyojijukugo

Forms

絶体絶命【ぜったいぜつめい】Frequency rank: 15,650. – 15,697.
絶対絶命【ぜったいぜつめい】
ぜったいぜつめい

Generated definitions (experimental)

desperate situation with no escape

This phrase is used to describe a situation where a person is facing severe circumstances with no possible way out, often highlighting the intensity and gravity of the predicament.

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He found himself in a desperate situation with no escape.

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A desperate situation is closing in.

being driven into a corner

This usage conveys the idea of someone being pushed to a point where they have no options left, often leading to a fight-or-flight response.

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She was driven into a corner and found herself in a desperate situation.

、。

With no escape left, he became cornered.

being cornered

Similar to the previous meanings, this phrase emphasizes the feeling of being trapped or restricted in one’s choices, often leading to heightened tension or urgency.

、。

Suddenly, he was cornered in a desperate situation.

、。

He was cornered, with no choices left.

last extremity

This meaning indicates reaching the utmost limit of endurance or options, often in a highly critical circumstance.

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He thought of a last extremity in his desperate situation.

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When he reached the last extremity, he made a decision.

Generated collocations (experimental)

desperate situationlife-threatening crisiscornered in a dire situationto escape from a desperate situationno-win choicecutthroat competitionextreme situationto drive into a desperate situationmoment of no escapedesperate gamble

Example sentences

3 results

The police officer pointed his pistol at the criminal, who, in turn, held his pistol directly pointed at the officer. Neither had the advantage, the position was a stalemate.

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2. 。

We were driven to the wall.

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3. きごう！きごう！

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絶体絶命【ぜったいぜつめい】

Frequency rank: 15,650. – 15,697.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremityyojijukugo

Forms

絶体絶命【ぜったいぜつめい】Frequency rank: 15,650. – 15,697.
絶対絶命【ぜったいぜつめい】
ぜったいぜつめい

Generated definitions (experimental)

desperate situation with no escape

This phrase is used to describe a situation where a person is facing severe circumstances with no possible way out, often highlighting the intensity and gravity of the predicament.

。

He found himself in a desperate situation with no escape.

。

A desperate situation is closing in.

being driven into a corner

This usage conveys the idea of someone being pushed to a point where they have no options left, often leading to a fight-or-flight response.

。

She was driven into a corner and found herself in a desperate situation.

、。

With no escape left, he became cornered.

being cornered

Similar to the previous meanings, this phrase emphasizes the feeling of being trapped or restricted in one’s choices, often leading to heightened tension or urgency.

、。

Suddenly, he was cornered in a desperate situation.

、。

He was cornered, with no choices left.

last extremity

This meaning indicates reaching the utmost limit of endurance or options, often in a highly critical circumstance.

。

He thought of a last extremity in his desperate situation.

、。

When he reached the last extremity, he made a decision.

Generated collocations (experimental)

Example sentences

3 results

The police officer pointed his pistol at the criminal, who, in turn, held his pistol directly pointed at the officer. Neither had the advantage, the position was a stalemate.

Tatoeba