切実
N1せつじつ
[setsujitsu]
Definitions
1.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
earnest; sincere; acute; keen; fervent
2.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
pressing; urgent; serious; severe
3.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
pertinent; appropriate
Example Sentences
彼女の切実な訴えに心を動かされずにはいられない。
I can't help but be moved by her earnest appeal.
少子高齢化は切実な社会問題として認識されている。
The declining birthrate and aging population are recognized as pressing social issues.
切実な問題を見て見ぬ振りはできない。
I can't turn a blind eye to such an urgent problem.