How to Say ‘Overlapping beyond the fence’ in Japanese
フェンス越しに重なっていた
fensu goshi ni kasanatsu te i ta
[fensu goshi ni kasanatte te i ta]
💬 Usage Tip: This evokes imagery of connection despite obstacles.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Such imagery is often used to convey longing or connection in Japanese stories.
Phrase Breakdown
フェンス越しに
fensu goshi ni
Words in this phrase
フェンス
fensu
[fensu]
fence
A barrier enclosing or bordering an area.
庭にはフェンスがある。
There is a fence in the garden.
越し
goshi
[goshi]
through
Across or beyond something.
窓越しに外を見る。
Look through the window.
に
ni
[ni]
by
Indicating the means or method.
電車に乗る。
Get on the train.
重なっていた
kasanatsu te i ta
Words in this phrase
重なっ
kasanatsu
[kasanatte]
overlap
To lie over part of something.
色紙が重なっている。
The colored papers are overlapping.
て
te
[te]
and
Joins two clauses or parts.
彼は走って行った。
He ran and went.
い
i
[i]
was
Indicating past state.
彼はそこにいった。
He was there.
た
ta
[ta]
was
Indicating past action.
彼女は嬉しかった。
She was glad.
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