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寄り添う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寄り添う

りそ
Intransitive
Godan verb
Freq #4372
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

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
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
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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