Keyword
draw very near
Info
FrequencyTop 800-900
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig300
Readings
せま
(38%)
(33%)
はく
(17%)
ぱく
(10%)
Composed of
white
road
Used in vocabulary (82 in total)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
Examples (27 in total)
The impending examination loomed large in her mind.
She seemed pressed for time and often glanced at the clock on the wall.
Your answer almost amounts to a threat.