This is the 5056th most frequent Japanese word.
被っ
"被っ" is the conjunctive form of the verb "被る" (kaburu), meaning "to wear," "to cover," or "to be subjected to."
In this sentence, '被っ' is used to indicate experiencing or being exposed to a specific external influence (strong sunlight).
彼は日焼け止めをつけるのを忘れて強い日差しを被った。
He forgot to apply sunscreen and was exposed to strong sunlight.
Here, '被っ' denotes being affected or harmed by a negative event (the flood).
不幸にも彼の家は洪水の影響を被った。
Unfortunately, his house suffered from the effects of the flood.
In this example, '被っ' describes the act of covering oneself with something tangible (a blanket).