Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
差し掛かるto come near to, to approach
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
1.
to come near (to), to approach
2.
to be on the verge of, to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.), to approach (e.g. a climax)
3.
to overhang, to hang over
All Forms
差し掛かる 【さしかかる】、差しかかる 【さしかかる】、差し掛る 【さしかかる】
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Examples
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軒に差し掛かっている枝を伐採することにした。
I decided to cut down the branch that is overhanging near the eaves.
- N2
会話が終盤に差し掛かったから帰る支度を始めた。
I started getting ready to go home because the conversation was nearing its end.
- N2
事件の解決が山場に差し掛かっているので、気を抜けません。
Since we are nearing the climax of the incident's resolution, we cannot let our guard down.
- N2
話が本論に差し掛かった途端、社員たちの表情が変わりました。
As soon as the discussion approached the main point, the expressions on the employees' faces changed.
- N2
曲がり角に差し掛かる前に車のスピードを緩める必要があります。
You need to slow down your car before reaching the corner.
- N2
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