This is the 5139th most frequent Japanese word.
迫
"迫" means "to approach," "to press," or "to compel."
Here, '迫る' is used to describe an approaching event or time.
彼は期限が迫っていると感じて焦っていた。
He felt anxious as the deadline was approaching.
In this sentence, '迫る' is used to depict the emotional impact or strong impression something has.
観客の心に迫る演技だった。
It was a performance that moved the emotions of the audience.
Here, '迫る' is used to convey the sense of something pressing or confronting someone in a challenging manner.