ichidan verb, intransitive verb
hang low over; lower over; settle over
Describes clouds, fog, smoke, or similar things hanging heavily and low over an area, often creating a gloomy or oppressive atmosphere. Common in literary descriptions.
山の頂に暗い雲が垂れ込めていた。
Dark clouds hung low over the mountain peak.
街全体に濃い霧が垂
A thick fog is settling over the whole town.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
seclude oneself behind; shut oneself away behind
Archaic usage referring to a person hiding or staying behind a curtain, screen, or blinds, often in a classical or historical context. Not used in modern everyday speech.
昔の貴族は御簾の後ろに垂れ込めて、外を見なかった。
Nobles of old would seclude themselves behind bamboo blinds and not look outside.