NichiDict

切実

N1
せつじつ
[setsujitsu]
Illustration for 切実

Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

earnest; sincere; acute; keen; fervent

2.Adj-naNoun

pressing; urgent; serious; severe

3.Adj-naNoun

pertinent; appropriate

Examples

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.