What does kanji 逼 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 逼 is force.

How is kanji 逼 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 逼 are せま.る, むかばき; the onyomi readings are ヒキ, ヒツ, ヒョク, フク.

Example words that use kanji 逼 include 逼る, 逼塞, 金融逼迫, 需給逼迫.

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逼

Meaning

force

force, imminent, spur on, urge

Stroke Order

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Showing 4 of 6 entries that include this kanji.

せまる

to approach

ひっそく

being trapped (and having no way out)

きんゆうひっぱく

monetary stringency

じゅきゅうひっぱく

supply and demand tightness

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5 reference sentences

締め切りが逼っている。

The deadline is drawing near.

彼は決断を逼られた。

He was forced to make a decision.

危険が町に逼っていた。

Danger was closing in on the town.

上司は早い返事を逼った。

My boss urged me for a quick reply.

敵に逼られて兵は後退した。

The soldiers retreated as the enemy pressed in.