寄せる

よせる

to come near

N2 #4,790

Also a form of

Meanings

  1. ichidan verb, transitive to come near; to let someone approach
  2. to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather
  3. to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate
  4. to let someone drop by
  5. to add (numbers)
  6. to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)
  7. to rely upon for a time; to depend on
  8. to use as a pretext
  9. to put aside
  10. to press; to push; to force
  11. Kansai-ben to include; to welcome (in a group); to let in

Its kanji

In sentences

道みちの脇わきに寄よせてください。 Pull over to the side, please. #123595

トムは自分じぶんの椅子いすを少すこし寄よせた。 Tom moved his chair a little closer. #10075643