godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
lean over; bend over; loom over
Describes a person or large thing physically leaning or bending over someone, often with a sense of pressure or intimidation.
彼は机にのしかかるようにして書類を読んでいた。
He was reading the documents, leaning over the desk.
大きな岩が道にのしかかっていた。
A huge rock was looming over the road.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
weigh on; bear heavily on; lie on
Used figuratively for responsibilities, worries, or pressure that feel heavy and oppressive, as if physically weighing on someone.
仕事の責任が彼にのしかかっている。
The responsibility of work is weighing on him.
将来への不安が心にのしかかる。
Anxiety about the future lies heavy on my mind.