迫る
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
Godan verb
Transitive verb
2. to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
Kanji used
Pitch accent
せまる
Examples32
時間
Time is pressing every moment.
朝
The morning is just a few hours away.
約束
The appointed day is close at hand.
彼ら
They are pushing me for payment.
彼女
I challenged her for evidence.
試験
The examination is near at hand.