追おい迫せまる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

gain on; close in on; run close

Used when a pursuer is catching up to someone ahead, often in races, chases, or competitive contexts. Emphasizes the narrowing gap.

• 後うしろから追おい迫せまる足あし音おとが聞きこえた。

  I heard footsteps gaining on me from behind.

• 首しゅ位いの選せん手しゅに追おい迫せまる勢いきおいで走はしっている。

  He is running with momentum, closing in on the leader.