覆い被さる
Reading: おおいかぶさる
Meaning: to cover over, to hang over, to overwhelm
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Example Sentence
Dark clouds are hanging over the town.
Usage Notes
Describes something covering or hanging over from above. Used literally for physical covering and metaphorically for overwhelming situations or emotions.
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