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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and white. Advancing and pressing.
Symbolism
Force, urgency, press. Represents pressing.
Component Breakdown
迫=
辶白
walk + white
Words & Expressions
Words written with 迫
切迫せっぱくpressure
迫るせまるbe imminent
迫害はくがいpersecution
迫撃はくげきclose attack
迫力はくりょくimpressiveness
迫撃砲はくげきほうmortar
Proverbs & Idioms
迫り来る危機
せまりくるきき
Approaching crisis
Danger that draws near
Related Figures & Stories
大迫尚敏
Name contains 迫
Viscount Ōsako Naoharu , sometimes known as Ōsako Naotoshi, was a general in the early Imperial Japanese Army.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 迫 mean in Japanese?
迫 means urge, force, imminent, spur on.
How do you read 迫?
On'yomi: ハク (HAKU). Kun'yomi: せま.る (semaru).
How many strokes does 迫 have?
迫 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 迫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
迫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means urge, force, imminent, spur on. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.