切羽詰まる
Reading: せっぱつまる
Meaning: to be cornered, to be pressed for time, to be in a desperate situation
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Example Sentence
締切 まで 時間 が なくて 切羽詰まる
With no time left until the deadline, I'm in a desperate situation.
Usage Notes
Describes being in a desperate situation with no way out, often related to time pressure or financial difficulties. Implies urgency and desperation.
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