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抱き寄せる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抱き寄せる

きよせ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #6015
1

to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace

Examples
彼女を胸に抱き寄せて、額に口付けをした。
I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 871
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

embrace
hug
hold in arms

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
だ.く
いだ.く
かか.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たば
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
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