Word details

添える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 添える.

Dictionary

Entry

添える副えるえるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #2741
1

to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)

Examples
彼は花にきれいなカードを添えて彼女に送った。
He sent her some flowers, along with a pretty card.
2

to add to as support; to prop up

3

to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)

4

Archaic

to mimic; to imitate

5

Archaic

to draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate

11 strokesFrequency 1,501JLPT N1Grade 8

On

テン

Kun

そ.えるそ.う

Nanori

そえぞい

vice-, assistant, aide, duplicate, copy

11 strokesFrequency 360JLPT N2Grade 4

On

フク

Nanori

そいそえ

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