覆い被さる · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 覆い被さる | 覆い被さらない |
| Polite | 覆い被さります | 覆い被さりません |
| Past polite | 覆い被さりました | 覆い被さりませんでした |
| Past | 覆い被さった | 覆い被さらなかった |
| Te-form | 覆い被さって | 覆い被さらないで |
| Desire | 覆い被さりたい | 覆い被さりたくない |
| Potential | 覆い被される | 覆い被されない |
| Passive | 覆い被さられる | 覆い被さられない |
| Causative | 覆い被さらせる | 覆い被さらせない |
| Causative passive | 覆い被さらせられるalso 覆い被さらされる | 覆い被さらせられないalso 覆い被さらされない |
| Volitional | 覆い被さろう | |
| Polite volitional | 覆い被さりましょう | |
| Imperative | 覆い被され | 覆い被さるな |
| Conditional | 覆い被されば | 覆い被さらなければ |
| Tara conditional | 覆い被さったら | 覆い被さらなかったら |
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Describes something physically covering or hanging over something else, often with a sense of weight or oppression.
A large rock was hanging over the road.
Dark clouds spread out as if covering the town.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
fall upon; weigh on; press on
Used figuratively for responsibilities, burdens, or pressure that weigh heavily on someone.
The responsibility of supporting his family fell upon him.
Heavy pressure is weighing on the entire team.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, common in everyday writing.
Kana spelling, used when the kanji is considered difficult or for emphasis.