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寄る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寄る

Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #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

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
10 strokes

Meanings

lean on
rest against

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.る
たの.む
8 strokes

Meanings

lean on
recline on
lie heavy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
ヘイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もた.れる
よ.る
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