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せまる
semaru
To draw near, to press
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迫る
せまる
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To draw near, to press
semaru
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana せまる
Romaji semaru
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What does 迫る mean in Japanese?
The word 迫る (せまる) means "to draw near, to press" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 迫る?
迫る is read as せまる (romaji: semaru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 迫る?
迫る is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
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