逼迫(ひっぱく)

ひっぱく
noun
tightness; strain; pressure; being hard-pressed
1. tightness; strain; pressure
A state of being severely constrained or under pressure, typically referring to finances, resources, or situations.
財政(ざいせい)が逼迫(ひっぱく)している。
Finances are strained.
医療(いりょう)体制(たいせい)の逼迫(ひっぱく)が深刻(しんこく)だ。
The strain on the healthcare system is serious.
逼迫(ひっぱく)した状況(じょうきょう)の中(なか)で決断(けつだん)を迫(せま)られた。
I was forced to make a decision in a dire situation.

逼迫(ひっぱく) describes severe pressure or strain, especially on resources or systems.

WORD FORMATION:

  • 逼(ひつ) (press, urge) + 迫(はく) (press, approach)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 財政(ざいせい)逼迫(ひっぱく): financial strain
  • 医療(いりょう)逼迫(ひっぱく): healthcare system strain
  • 逼迫(ひっぱく)した状況(じょうきょう): dire/strained situation
  • 資金(しきん)が逼迫(ひっぱく)する: funds become tight

USAGE NOTE:
Often used in news and formal contexts to describe institutional or systemic strain rather than personal difficulties.

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Added 2026.1.31 11:15
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