noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
tightness; pressure; stringency
Primarily used for financial or resource-related strain, such as tight budgets, cash flow, or supply shortages.
家計が逼迫しているので、外食を控えている。
Our household finances are tight, so we're cutting back on eating out.
原油価格の高騰で、多くの企業の資金繰りが逼迫した。
The surge in crude oil prices strained the cash flow of many companies.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes a situation that is tense, difficult, or under severe pressure, not limited to finances. Often used in news or formal contexts.
両国の関係は逼迫しており、戦争の危機が高まっている。
Relations between the two countries are strained, and the risk of war is rising.
医療現場は人手不足で逼迫した状況が続いている。
The medical field remains under severe pressure due to staff shortages.