This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

迫る

逼る

Readings

Kana: せまる、せる
Romaji: semaru, seru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent

v5r
vt
2

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 せま.る
Meanings: urge, force, imminent, spur on
Readings: フク、 ヒツ、 ヒョク、 ヒキ、 せま.る、 むかばき
Meanings: urge, force, imminent, spur on

Example Sentences

(うす)()れが(せま)った。
➥The twilight came on.
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我々(われわれ)飢饉(ききん)(せま)った。
➥Famine stared us in the face.
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先生(せんせい)(かれ)(こたえ)(せま)った。
➥The teacher pushed him for an answer.
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(かべ)(せま)ってくる。
➥The walls close in on me.
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試験(しけん)目前(もくぜん)(せま)った。
➥The examination is near at hand.
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過去(かこ)(あやま)ちが(せま)ってくる。
➥My past indiscretions are coming back to haunt me.
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