彼は中年に差し掛かっている。
He is approaching middle age.
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 差し掛かる | 差し掛からない |
| Polite | 差し掛かります | 差し掛かりません |
| Past | 差し掛かった | 差し掛からなかった |
| Polite + Past | 差し掛かりました | 差し掛かりませんでした |
| Te-form | 差し掛かって | 差し掛からなくて |
| Potential | 差し掛かれる | 差し掛かれない |
| Passive | 差し掛かられる | 差し掛かられない |
| Causative | 差し掛からせる | 差し掛からせない |
| Causative + Passive | 差し掛からされる | 差し掛からされない |
| Imperative | 差し掛かれ | 差し掛かるな |
Example sentences
車が急なカーブに差し掛かった。
The car approached a sharp curve.
プロ野球のペナントレースもいよいよ終盤に差し掛かった
The professional baseball pennant race has finally reached its final stage.
Usage Notes
Used when reaching a specific physical location or a point in time/situation.
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