Word details
擦り寄る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 擦り寄る
Dictionary
Entry
1
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
擦
17 strokes
Frequency: 1485
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
grate
rub
scratch
scrape
chafe
scour
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.る
す.れる
-ず.れ
こす.る
こす.れる
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
摩
15 strokes
Frequency: 1252
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
chafe
rub
polish
grind
scrape
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.する
さす.る
す.る
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