逼迫(ひっぱく)

ひっぱく
noun
tightness; strain; pressure; being hard-pressed
formalfinance
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.

Forms

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

Common collocations

Usage

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

Related Words

Synonym: 切迫(せっぱく) (urgency, imminence)
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Added 2026.1.31 11:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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