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迫
approach · press · urge · compel · imminent
N1On: はくKun: せまる、せま-
Memory Aid
Imagine a situation where you are forced to move (辶) until you are 'pressed' against a `white` (白) wall, leaving you no choice but to be `compelled` or `urged` into action.
Vocabulary
迫るせまるto approach, to draw near, to press, to urge
切迫せっぱくurgency, pressure, imminence
迫力はくりょくimpact, intensity, appeal
圧迫あっぱくpressure, oppression, coercion
緊迫きんぱくtension, strain, suspense
Example Sentences
試験の期限が迫っている。
The deadline for the exam is approaching.
彼は私に答えを迫った。
He pressed me for an answer.
その映画にはすごい迫力があった。
That movie had amazing impact.
政治的な圧迫を感じる。
I feel political pressure.