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N3 う-Verb

(せま)to approach, to draw near, to be imminent, to press (someone for something), to urge, to compel

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      課題(かだい)()()りが(せま)っています。

      The deadline for the assignment is approaching.

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      必要(ひつよう)(せま)られれば、(ぼく)家事(かじ)をする(こと)出来(でき)る。

      If compelled, I can also do household chores.

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      復縁(ふくえん)(せま)ってきた(もと)彼女(かのじょ)をストーカー被害(ひがい)(うった)える(こと)にした。

      I decided to file a lawsuit against my ex-girlfriend who was pressuring me for reconciliation and causing stalking harassment.

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      火山(かざん)噴火(ふんか)によって(なが)()した溶岩(ようがん)(ちか)くの民家(みんか)まで(せま)っています。

      The lava flowing from the volcanic eruption is approaching the nearby houses.

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      (がけ)背後(はいご)(せま)っているこの位置(いち)にお(しろ)()てれば()められる(こと)()いだろう。

      If we build a castle at this position where the cliff is looming behind, we won't be vulnerable to attacks.

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