死にかける
Reading: しにかける
Meaning: about to die, on the verge of death
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Example Sentence
植物 が 水不足 で 死にかけて いる
The plant is dying from lack of water.
Usage Notes
Indicates that something or someone is close to death or nearly died. The かける adds the meaning of 'about to'.
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