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しょうび (shōbi)
焦眉

imminent, urgent, critical (referring to a situation)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to a situation that is extremely urgent and critical, like one's eyebrows (眉) being scorched (焦) by fire, meaning the danger is very close. Often used in formal or news contexts.

📝 Example Sentences

地球温暖化問題は、まさに焦眉の急を要する課題だ。
The issue of global warming is truly a matter of imminent urgency.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "焦眉"!

財政赤字は_______の課題であり、早急な対策が求められる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「焦眉の急」という形で、非常に差し迫った状況を表します。
English: "焦眉の急" (shōbi no kyuu) expresses an extremely urgent situation.
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