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差し掛かる 【さしかかる】

  1. [v5r,vi] to come near (to); to approach
  2. [v5r,vi] to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to approach (e.g. a climax)
  3. [v5r,vi] to overhang; to hang over
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
差 Distinction, Difference, Variation, Discrepancy, Margin, Balance サ さ.す, さ.し 4
掛 Hang, Suspend, Depend, Arrive At, Tax, Pour カイ, ケイ か.ける, -か.ける, か.け, -か.け, -が.け, か.かる, -か.かる, -が.かる, か.かり, -が.かり, かかり, -がかり