被さる

Reading

Kana: かぶさる

Romaji: kabusaru

Definitions

v5r

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1

to hang over; to cover

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

to take on a responsibility; to become a burden

Kanji

被

Readings: ヒ、 こうむ.る、 おお.う、 かぶ.る、 かぶ.せる

Meanings: incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

Example Sentence

その巨木(きょぼく)の枝(えだ)が池(いけ)に覆(おお)いかぶさっていた。

➥The boughs of the large tree overhung the pond.