NichiDict

迫る

N2
せまる
逼る
[semaru]
Illustration for 迫る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent

2.GodanTransitive

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

Examples

締め切りが迫っているので急いでいる。

I'm in a hurry because the deadline is approaching.

敵が城に迫っているとの知らせが来た。

News came that the enemy was approaching the castle.

記者は真実に迫る取材を粘り強く続けた。

The reporter continued interviewing to get to the truth.