Vocabulary
What does 差し掛かる (さしかかる, sashikakaru) mean?
差し掛かる (さしかかる, sashikakaru) means to approach, come near; to be about to.
| Reading | さしかかる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | sashikakaru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
差し掛かるさしかかる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsashikakaru
to approach, come near; to be about to
- 1godan verb · intransitive to come near (to); to approach
- 2godan verb · intransitive to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to approach (e.g. a climax)
- 3godan verb · intransitive to overhang; to hang over
Example sentences
電車は駅に差し掛かっていた。
The train was approaching the station.
交渉はいよいよ佳境に差し掛かった。
The negotiation has finally reached its climax.