寄り添う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寄り添う
1
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
Examples
彼女は夫のそばにぴったり寄り添っていた。
She stood close to her husband.
Kanji in this Word
寄
11 strokes
Frequency: 673
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
draw near
stop in
bring near
gather
collect
send
forward
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.る
-よ.り
よ.せる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
よせ
より
よろ
添
11 strokes
Frequency: 1501
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
annexed
accompany
marry
suit
meet
satisfy
attach
append
garnish
imitate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そ.える
そ.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そえ
ぞい
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