逼塞

ひっそく

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive being trapped (and having no way out)
2. withdrawal from society during personal financial hardship
3. house arrest (Edo period)

Kanji

• 逼 urge; force; imminent. Read as ヒツ.
• 塞 block. Read as ソク.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists