Meaning

Primary

Urgency

Alternatives

Pressure, Draw Near, Be Imminent

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

We're cut right down to the end, reaching that urge position where urgency and pressure are so strong.

Reading

せっぱく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The せつ of gets shortened to a small . The はく becomes ぱく.

Context

Context Sentences

ヤクザからお金を借りなければいけないという切迫した危機に直面している。

I’m facing an imminent crisis so I need to borrow money from the yakuza.

Kanji Composition