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

差し掛かる時間に電車に乗り遅れると困る

I worry about missing my train if I'm running late

山の頂上に差し掛かるが、道が険しくなった

As I approach the mountain's summit, the path becomes steeper