迫る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 迫る, read せまる, means approaching closely or pressing someone with a demand.
• Basic usage: In 締め切りが明日に迫っている。, the deadline is close at hand, falling tomorrow.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Approaching and pressing
  • 締め切りが明日に迫っている describes an imminent deadline, while 詳しい説明を迫った describes a strong demand for a detailed explanation. The sense depends on what is approaching or what is being demanded.