Keyword
draw very near
Info
FrequencyTop 800-900
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig300
Readings
せま
(38%)
(33%)
はく
(17%)
ぱく
(10%)
Composed of
white
road
Used in vocabulary (82 in total)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
Examples (11 in total)
The appointed day is close at hand.
Don't ask me to choose between you and my job.
Don't ask me to choose between you and my children.