Bloomko
JLPT N3 · Getting things done

迫る

せまる

to draw near; to press

Stroke order of 迫る

2 characters, 9 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

迫 · 8 strokesる · 1 strokes

Memory trick

A white 白 flash chases along the road radical ⻌, closing in and pressing near.

Parts: 迫 press/approach (白 + ⻌ road) + る kana

The characters in 迫る

  • る る — ru (1 strokes)

Example sentence

試験の日が迫っています。

しけんのひがせまっています。

The day of the exam is drawing near.

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