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歩み寄る

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

歩みよる
ゆみよる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 554
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

walk
counter for steps

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ある.く
あゆ.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆき
ゆみ
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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