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synonym Comparative
差し迫る
VS
急遽

Differences Between "差し迫る" and "急遽"

Option A
差し迫る
Meaning
to be imminent, to be pressing, to be urgent
Reading
さしせまる (sashisemaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
試験が来週に差し迫っている。
The exam is imminent next week.
Option B
急遽
Meaning
hurriedly, in a hurry, in urgent haste, suddenly
Reading
きゅうきょ (kyūkyo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
急遽、会議の開催が決定された。
The meeting was decided to be held in a hurry/suddenly.

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Which word fits this context: "(to be imminent, to be pressing, to be urgent)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 差し迫る: 時間的に非常に近い状況や、緊急を要する事態を表す際に用いられます。(Used to describe a situation that is very close in time or an urgent matter.)
- 急遽: To do something quickly and suddenly due to an urgent need or unforeseen circumstances. (急な事情により、慌てて準備したり、行動したりする様子。副詞として使われる。)
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