迫る

せまる

to approach, to draw near, to be imminent

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
semaru

Example Sentences

台風が迫る中、外に出るのは危険です。

It's dangerous to go outside when a typhoon is approaching.

試験が迫るにつれて、緊張が高まってきました。

As the exam draws near, my tension has increased.