Lingaku迫る【せまる】
Frequency rank: 1,152. (for form せる: 780.)
- to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
- to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
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- to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
- to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
This meaning is used when describing something coming closer in distance or time, often creating a sense of urgency or anticipation.
The deadline is approaching.
Heavy rain is imminent.
This usage refers to pressuring someone to act or respond in a certain way, often seen in situations where someone is trying to motivate or force another person to make a decision.
Generated collocations (experimental)
せまる迫るこえ声voice urging someoneきげん期限がせまる迫るthe deadline approachesきき危機がせまる迫るa crisis is imminentせまる迫るものsomething that is approachingせまる迫るきょうい脅威an imminent threatおいつめて追い詰めてせまる迫るto corner and press someoneせまる迫るきけん危険imminent dangerじかん時間がせまる迫るtime is drawing nearせきにん責任をせまる迫るto press for responsibilityじょうきょう状況がせまる迫るthe situation is pressing in
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Major Cold: It's the day of the year that the cold is most severe, but you could also say that Spring is just coming around the corner.
The impending examination loomed large in her mind.
She seemed pressed for time and often glanced at the clock on the wall.
Japan has been urged to alter her diplomatic policies.
The union is pressing for a ten-percent pay hike.
The government is compelled to reconstruct national finance.
My husband got the hots for a Canadian and is threatening me with divorce.