Japanese

せまりくる
Meaning: to approach; to draw near; to loom (e.g., danger, fear)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 迫り来る 迫り来ない
Polite 迫り来ます 迫り来ません
Past 迫り来た 迫り来なかった
Polite + Past 迫り来ました 迫り来ませんでした
Te-form 迫り来て 迫り来なくて
Potential 迫り来られる 迫り来られない
Passive 迫り来られる 迫り来られない
Causative 迫り来させる 迫り来させない
Imperative 迫り来い 迫り来るな

Handwriting

迫
り
来
る

Example

The exam date is drawing near.

Usage Notes

Often used for things that are approaching and may cause a sense of apprehension or urgency.

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