(adj) close in time; about to occur, Syn. close at hand, impending, impendent, imminent, Example:retribution is at hand; some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand; in imminent danger; his impending retirement
[とうめん, toumen] (adj-no, n-t) (1) current; urgent; pressing; impending; (vs) (2) to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); (adv) (3) for the meantime; at present; (P)#10576