godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Used when someone receives something undesirable (damage, punishment, rebuke) or, less commonly, something beneficial (kindness, support). The nuance is often passive or formal.
台風で大きな被害を被った。
We suffered great damage from the typhoon.
彼は上司から厳しい叱責を被った。
He received a severe reprimand from his boss.
多くの支援を被り、感謝しています。
We have received a lot of support and are grateful.