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N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
切羽詰まるto be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt
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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
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to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be in a fix, to be in a desperate situation, to be in a pinch, to be in a predicament, to be packed to the hilt
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切羽詰まる 【せっぱつまる】、切羽詰る 【せっぱつまる】、せっぱ詰まる 【せっぱつまる】、切羽つまる 【せっぱつまる】
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切羽詰まって高利のお金を借りてしまった。
I was desperate and ended up borrowing money at a ridiculous interest rate.
一人の部下が切羽詰まって上司に泣きついています。
One of the subordinates is at the end of their rope, begging his boss for help.
実は今は切羽詰まっているので、後で話しかけて下さい。
To be honest, I'm packed to the hilt right now. Can we talk later?
切羽詰まって友達からお金を借りるくらいなら死んだほうがマシだ。
I'd rather die than be so cornered I have to borrow money from a friend.
どうして良いか切羽詰まっているのなら、信頼できる人に相談をするべきです。
If you're feeling at your wits' end about what to do, you should talk to someone you trust.
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