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Keyword
draw very near
Info
FrequencyTop 800-900
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig300
Readings
せま
(38%)
せ
(33%)
はく
(17%)
ぱく
(10%)
Composed of
白
white
⻌
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
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Examples (27 in total)
The impending examination loomed large in her mind.
She seemed pressed for time and often glanced at the clock on the wall.
Your answer almost amounts to a threat.
This answer almost amounts to a threat.
She interpreted his remarks as a threat.
She threatened him.
I am not in the least afraid of his threats.
In the woods they found themselves in danger.
The government of this country oppresses its people.
The government of that country oppresses its people.
The government oppressed the people.
Some children resort to suicide in order to escape from unbearable pressure.
The morning is just a few hours away.
The teacher pushed him for an answer.
A global crisis is at hand.
Some early religion's leaders were persecuted by their enemies.
He persecuted people for their religion.
I'm terribly busy because the report deadline is near.
I interpreted his remark as a threat.
The prospect of famine hangs over many areas of the world.
Rev. King and his supporters were threatened.
The Romans persecuted Christians.
The robot was so lifelike that it was creepy.
Instead of beating around the bush, Jones got straight to the point.
The aggressive salesman urged me to sign the contract right away.
The mayor's family was harassed with threatening phone calls all day.
The union is pressing for a ten-percent pay hike.