JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
迫 — urge
- Reading
- ハク・せま.る
- Meaning
- urge; force; imminent; spur on
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
迫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハク・せま.る and it means urge; force; imminent; spur on. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
迫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 圧迫 (pressure), 脅迫 (threat) and 迫害 (persecution).
Japanese words containing 迫
Frequently asked questions
What does 迫 mean in Japanese?
迫 means urge; force; imminent; spur on in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 迫 read?
迫 is read ハク・せま.る. Reading it inside real words — 圧迫 and 脅迫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 迫 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 迫 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 迫 in a word?
A common word containing 迫 is 圧迫 (あっぱく) — "pressure". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 迫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 迫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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