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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 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}
一人の部下が切羽詰まって上司に泣きついています。
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}
実は今は切羽詰まっているので、後で話しかけて下さい。
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}
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 cornered into borrowing money from a friend. {to be at one's wits' end, to be cornered, to be packed to the hilt}
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 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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