Word 12 of 20 · Level 48

迫るせまるsemaruto close in on

Synonyms:to draw nearto approachto pressto urge

Example sentence

締しめ切きりが迫せまっています。

The deadline is closing in.

How 迫る is used

迫せまる means to approach, draw near, or press/urge. It often carries a sense of urgency, such as a deadline closing in or a threat approaching.

More words from level 48

ほぼhoboalmost
ちょうどchoudojust
疑問gimonquestion, doubt
指示shijiinstruction
揺れるyureruto shake, sway
相当soutouconsiderably

All 20 words in level 48: The Koi Pond

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