にがつく【しりにひがつく】

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending
  1. to be pressed (by urgent business); to be under great pressure (to act); to be under the gunidiomatic expression
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  • にがつく【しりにひがつく】
  • にがく【しりにひがつく】
  • しりにひがつく
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to be pressed (by urgent business)
    2. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone feels a strong sense of urgency to complete a task or take action, often due to approaching deadlines or external pressures.
    I haven't finished my work, so I'm feeling pressed.
    Since the exam is approaching, he is under great pressure.
  2. to be under great pressure (to act)
    3. This meaning emphasizes the stress or pressure someone experiences that compels them to take action, often due to delaying or critical circumstances.
    The deadline is approaching, so she is under great pressure to act.
    The team is under pressure because the project is behind schedule.
  3. to be under the gun
    4. This phrase suggests being in a difficult situation where one must perform or respond quickly, often without much time to spare.
    He is under the gun before the important presentation.
    We are under pressure because the launch of the new product is imminent.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to be pressed (by urgent business); to be under great pressure (to act); to be under the guna state of being under great pressureようa situation that puts one under pressureto start moving when pressedto be under pressure from workto plan before being pressedto be in a rush due to urgencythe feeling of being pressed for timeto feel frantic when under pressureto take action when feeling pressured
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