せま
迫
　
る

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to approach, to draw near, to be imminent.

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to press (someone for something), to urge, to compel.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
せま
迫
　
る
 迫る せまる ✔
せ
迫
　
る
 迫る せる
せま
逼
　
る
 逼る せまる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

urge, force, imminent
せま.る　ハク　さこ (7th, N1)
white
しろ　ハク　しら- (1st, N5)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ　えい　よう (Kentei 1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ　にっ　ニチ (1st, N5)