切せっ羽ぱ詰つまる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be cornered; be in a desperate situation; be at one's wits' end

Describes a state of being under extreme pressure with no way out, often used in serious or urgent contexts. The literal image is of a sword guard (切羽) being tightly packed, leaving no room.

See also: 切羽 (せっぱ)

• 締しめ切きりが迫せまって、もう切せっ羽ぱ詰つまっている。

  The deadline is approaching and I'm really cornered.

• 切せっ羽ぱ詰つまった表ひょう情じょうで助たすけを求もとめてきた。

  He came asking for help with a desperate look on his face.