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なりかける
Meanings
Verb (1-dan)
Usually written in kana
1. to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
Alt. forms
なりかける
99%
成なり掛かける
Pitch accent
な
りかけ
る
Top 10500
Conjugations...Used in: 1420
Composed of
being promoted
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
Examples (2 in total)
It's getting dark outdoors.
He is beginning to lose his hair.