差し掛かる

さしかかる

to come near (to), to approach

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
sashikakaru

Example Sentences

山頂に差し掛かる頃、突然の雷雨に見舞われた。

As we approached the mountain summit, we were caught in a sudden thunderstorm.

トンネルの出口に差し掛かった時、眩しい光が目に飛び込んできた。

As I approached the tunnel exit, a dazzling light rushed into my eyes.