Feeling or expressing something with earnestness or deep sincerity; a strong, heartfelt quality.
彼の手紙には切実な思いが込められていた。
His letter was filled with earnest feelings.
子どもたちの将来を心配する母の表情はとても切実だった。
The mother's expression worrying about her children's future was very earnest.
彼は切実に助けを求めた。
He pleaded for help earnestly.
Pressing or urgent; describing a situation that is serious and needs immediate attention.
被災地では医療支援が切実に求められている。
Medical aid is urgently needed in the disaster area.
経済的な問題が切実で、支援が欠かせない。
The financial problems are serious and support is indispensable.
彼には切実な事情があって会議を欠席した。
He missed the meeting because of an urgent personal matter.
Pertinent or appropriate; relevant to the matter at hand and getting to the core of it.
その指摘は議論にとって非常に切実だ。
That comment is highly pertinent to the discussion.
先生のアドバイスは学生にとって切実な助けになった。
The teacher's advice was a genuinely relevant help to the students.
その問題提起は時代の要請に切実に応えている。
That issue responds pertinently to the demands of the times.