noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
closing in on; pressing hard; coming close to
Used for physically or competitively approaching a target, such as an enemy, a leading position, or a record. Often implies intense pressure or imminent confrontation.
敵軍が首都に肉薄している。
Enemy forces are closing in on the capital.
彼はトップの座に肉薄する成績
He achieved results that pressed hard on the top position.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
pressing hard with questions; grilling; taking to task
Used when someone is aggressively questioned or interrogated, often in a confrontational or persistent manner.
記者は大臣に肉薄して質問を浴びせた。
The reporters pressed the minister hard with questions.