Japanese Word · Intermediate
のしかかる
weigh upon, lie heavily upon, bear upon, press
Pronunciation: [no̞ɕika̠ka̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
weigh upon, lie heavily upon, bear upon, press
Example
今、本来は豊かな社会をつくるはずの社会保障が、若者に過度な負担となってのしかかっています。
Currently, social security, which is supposed to create a prosperous society, is placing an excessive burden on young people.
Practice tips
- Practice のしかかる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.