迫
Kanji · N1
迫 / urge
Kanji for urge, force, or imminent.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ハク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | せま.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
迫 carries the meaning urge, force, or imminent.
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Common compounds with 迫
切迫せっぱくpressure / urgency / tension
圧迫あっぱくpressure
脅迫きょうはくthreat / menace / coercion
迫るせまるto approach / to draw near / to be imminent
迫害はくがいpersecution / oppression
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