N2
さしかかる (sashikakaru)
差し掛かる
to come to (a place), to approach, to be on the verge of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
ある場所や時間、段階に近づくことや、そこに着くことを表します。物理的な場所だけでなく、時期や年齢にも使われます。(Indicates approaching or arriving at a certain place, time, or stage. Can be used for physical locations, seasons, or age.)
📝 Example Sentences
列車はまもなく駅に差し掛かるだろう。
The train will soon approach the station.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "差し掛かる"!
夜も更け、列車は静かに次の駅に_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 列車が駅に近づき到着する様子なので「差し掛かった」が適切です。
English: Since the train is approaching and arriving at the station, '差し掛かった' (approached) is appropriate.
English: Since the train is approaching and arriving at the station, '差し掛かった' (approached) is appropriate.
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