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Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
1. to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
2. to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
Kanji used
draw very near
Pitch accent
Examples (11 in total)
The teacher pushed him for an answer.
A global crisis is at hand.
In the woods they found themselves in danger.