せま.る
semaru
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 99 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

迫 is the kanji for "Urge". A common reading is せま.る (semaru). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Urge

Also : Force · Spur On · Imminent

Readings

kunせま.る/ semaruonはく/ haku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

試験の日が迫ってきた。

しけんのひがせまってきた。

The exam day is approaching.

彼は決断を迫られている。

かれはけつだんをせまられている。

He is being pressured to make a decision.

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