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N1 う-Verb

切羽(せっぱ)()まる

to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt

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      う-Verb

    • 単語の種類

      五段動詞

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      切羽(せっぱ)()って高利(こうり)のお(かね)()りてしまった。

      I was at my wits' end and ended up borrowing money at a high interest rate. {to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt}

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      一人(ひとり)部下(ぶか)切羽(せっぱ)()って上司(じょうし)()きついています。

      A subordinate is at his wits' end and pleading with his boss. {to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt}

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      (じつ)(いま)切羽詰(せっぱつ)っているので、(あと)(はな)しかけて(くだ)さい。

      Actually, I'm at my wits' end right now, so please talk to me later. {to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt}

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      切羽詰(せっぱつ)って友達(ともだち)からお(かね)()りるくらいなら()んだほうがマシだ。

      I'd rather die than be cornered into borrowing money from a friend. {to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt}

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      どうして()いか切羽(せっぱ)()っているのなら、信頼(しんらい)できる(ひと)相談(そうだん)をするべきです。

      If you are at your wits' end about what to do, you should consult with someone you trust. {to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt}

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