Word details

歩み寄る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歩み寄る.

Dictionary

Entry

歩み寄る歩みよるゆみよるIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #4001
1

to compromise; to meet halfway

Examples
お互い歩み寄って問題を解決した。
We solved the problem by mutual concessions.
2

to step up to; to walk up to; to approach

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

walk, counter for steps

8 strokesFrequency 554JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Kun

ある.くあゆ.む

Nanori

ゆきゆみ

draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward

11 strokesFrequency 673JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

よ.る-よ.りよ.せる

Nanori

よせよりよろ

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