Japanese Word · Beginner
垂れ込める
to lower the blinds, etc., and shut oneself in one’s home
Pronunciation: [ta̠ɾe̞ko̞me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to lower the blinds, etc., and shut oneself in one’s home
Example
北の海から冷々としたうら寂しい風が吹いて来て、空にはどことなく冬のやうな底重い雲が低く垂れ込めてゐた。
A cold, lonesome wind blew in from the north sea, and a bottom-heavy cloud that was somehow like winter hung low in the sky.
Practice tips
- Practice 垂れ込める 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 beginner-level learners.