noun
final stage; final push; last spurt
Used for the decisive final phase of a race, project, campaign, or effort where everything is brought to a conclusion. Common in sports, business, and election contexts.
選挙戦もいよいよ追い込みに入った。
The election campaign has finally entered the final stretch.
マラソンの追い込みで彼
He put on a spurt in the final stage of the marathon.
noun
live printing area
Publishing term for the area within the trim marks where text and images are placed; the safe zone for content.
デザインは追い込みの内側に収めてください。
Please keep the design within the live printing area.
noun
Theatre term for the highest balcony or seating area, often the cheapest seats. A specialized usage.
追い込み席から舞台を見下ろした。
We looked down at the stage from the gallery seats.
noun
Refers to the act of driving animals or fish into a confined area, such as a pen or net. Often used in farming, fishing, or hunting contexts.
羊の追い込みが始まった。
The herding of the sheep began.
漁師たちは魚の追い込み漁を行った。
The fishermen carried out a fish drive.
noun
forcing a fold (hanafuda)
In hanafuda, a tactic where a player forces another to fold so that they can join the game or continue playing. Highly domain-specific.
花札では、追い込みを使って参加することがある。
In hanafuda, one may use a forcing tactic to participate.