Meaning of 追い詰める in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
追い詰める, 追いつめる
-
Kana Readingおいつめる
-
Romajioitsumeru
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
-
Example Sentences
追い詰める, 追いつめる, おいつめる used in context
-
迷っている間にも、どんどん袋小路に追いつめられていくみたい。
Even while I was dithering it's like I was being backed further and further into a corner.
-
He drew a bead on a stag at bay.
-
He was driven to the last extremity.
-
The pressures of supporting a big family are beginning to catch up with him.
-
You are backing yourself into a bad emotional corner.
-
The dog chased the cat up a tree.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
packed, close, pressed, reprove, rebuke, blame
On: キツ, キチ
Kun: つ.める, つ.め, -づ.め, つ.まる, つ.む
13 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal