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 迫る, 逼塞, 逼迫, 金融逼迫.

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逼

Meaning

force

force, imminent, spur on, urge

Stroke Order

Showing 6 common entries

Showing 6 of 6 entries that include this kanji.

せまる

to approach

ひっそく

being trapped (and having no way out)

ひっぱく

tightness (of money, financial conditions, etc.)

きんゆうひっぱく

monetary stringency

じゅきゅうひっぱく

supply and demand tightness

でんりょくじゅきゅうひっぱくけいほう

power demand warning

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.