Japanese word

切実

Pronunciation

Romajisetsujitsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectivepressing

Example

これは切実な問題です。ko re wa setsu jitsu na mon dai de su

This is a pressing problem.

Illustration for 切実 (pressing)

More examples

この地域では安全な住まいを求める声が切実です。ko no chi iki de wa an zen na su ma i o moto me ru koe ga setsu jitsu de su

In this area, calls for safe housing are urgent.

Core concept

Describes a need, problem, or feeling that is deeply real and therefore demands serious attention.

Common phrases

  • 切実な必要setsu jitsu na hitsu yō

    a pressing need

  • 切実な問題setsu jitsu na mon dai

    an urgent problem

  • 切実に感じるsetsu jitsu ni kan ji ru

    feel keenly

Similar words

切迫seppaku: Describes a situation or need that is close to a critical point and requires prompt action.
深刻shinkoku: Describes a problem or situation that has serious effects and requires careful attention.
痛切tsūsetsu: Describes a feeling or realization that is felt with great force.
緊急kinkyū: Describes a need or situation that requires immediate action.

Definition in Japanese

問題や必要性などが身近で差し迫っており、真剣な対応を強く求めるさま。mon dai ya hitsu yō sei na do ga mi jika de sa shi sema tte o ri shin ken na tai ō o tsuyo ku moto me ru sa ma

Word origin

切実 (setsujitsu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 切 (setsu, "close or urgent") and 実 (jitsu, "real or true"), describing something felt as immediate and real.

Usage tips

  • 切実 (setsujitsu) can describe a serious need or feeling as well as a pressing problem, so pressing does not always imply a fixed deadline.

Other meanings

  • earnestna-adjective
  • acutena-adjective

Opposites

  • 悠長yūchōunhurriedna-adjective

Related words

  • 切実さsetsujitsusaurgencynoun
  • 切実感setsujitsukansense of urgencynoun

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