Word details
寄る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寄る.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
寄
draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward
11 strokesFrequency 673JLPT N2Grade 5
On
キ
Kun
よ.る-よ.りよ.せる
Nanori
よせよりよろ
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