lean on, rest against

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Kun

よ.るたの.む

Dictionary

Common Words

寄るIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #1214
1

to approach; to draw near; to come near; to be close to

Examples
ちょっと寄って行きませんか。
Won't you come in for a moment?
2

to gather (in one place); to come together; to meet

3

to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to make a short visit

4

to grow old; to grow high (number, etc.)

5

In the form of しわが寄る

to grow (wrinkly)

6

Also written as 倚る, 凭る

to lean against; to recline on

7

Sumo

to push one's opponent while holding their belt

8

to decide on a price and come to a deal

9

Archaic

to be swayed by (a person); to yield to

椅子イス倚子NounFreq #1440
1

chair; seat; stool; bench

Examples
ちょっと椅子をずらしてくれない?
Could you move the chair a bit?
2

post; position; seat; office

Examples
彼は必ず大統領の椅子につく人物だ。
He is a natural to win the Presidency.
寄りかかる寄り掛かるりかか凭り掛かる倚り懸かるIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #8797
1

to lean against; to recline on; to lean on

Examples
彼は手すりに寄りかかっていました
He was leaning against the rail.
2

to rely on; to depend on

倚藉いしゃNoun~する VerbFreq #49591
1

Rare term

relying on; depending on

偏倚偏依へんいNounFreq #135941
1

deviation; bias

倚音いおんNounFreq #228247
1

Music

appoggiatura

倚子椅子NounFreq #300088
1

traditional square chair with armrests and a torii-shaped back (used by the emperor, etc. during ceremonies)

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