よせる

寄せる【よせる】

Frequency rank: 2,811. – 2,813.

Alsoよせる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to come near; to let someone approach

This meaning is used when referring to physical proximity or allowing someone to get closer to you or to something.

He came near to me.

to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather

This meaning relates to the act of physically or metaphorically bringing things closer, whether it's gathering people or items.

He brought the books closer to the table.

to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate

This meaning emphasizes communication, either by sending information or giving to a cause.

He delivered his opinion.

to let someone drop by

This usage indicates allowing someone to visit casually without a formal invitation.

Please feel free to drop by anytime.

to add (numbers)

Here, it refers to the mathematical action of summing numbers together.

Please add the two numbers together.

to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)

This meaning is about forming emotional connections or affections towards others.

I have feelings for her.

to rely upon for a time; to depend on

This usage indicates a temporary reliance on someone or something for support or assistance.

I plan to rely on him for a while.

to use as a pretext

This meaning refers to using something as an excuse or justification for an action.

He used work as a pretext.

to put aside

This usage indicates temporarily setting something down or disregarding it for a time.

He put that issue aside temporarily.

to press; to push; to force

This meaning conveys a sense of applying pressure to an object or idea, whether physically or metaphorically.

She pressed the button.

to include; to welcome (in a group); to let inKansai-ben dialect

This usage involves accepting or incorporating someone into a group or gathering.

We will welcome the new members and work together.

Example sentences43 results

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Tatoeba

I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

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寄せる【よせる】

Frequency rank: 2,811. – 2,813.

Alsoよせる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to come near; to let someone approach

This meaning is used when referring to physical proximity or allowing someone to get closer to you or to something.

He came near to me.

to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather

This meaning relates to the act of physically or metaphorically bringing things closer, whether it's gathering people or items.

He brought the books closer to the table.

to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate

This meaning emphasizes communication, either by sending information or giving to a cause.

He delivered his opinion.

to let someone drop by

This usage indicates allowing someone to visit casually without a formal invitation.

Please feel free to drop by anytime.

to add (numbers)

Here, it refers to the mathematical action of summing numbers together.

Please add the two numbers together.

to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)

This meaning is about forming emotional connections or affections towards others.

I have feelings for her.

to rely upon for a time; to depend on

This usage indicates a temporary reliance on someone or something for support or assistance.

I plan to rely on him for a while.

to use as a pretext

This meaning refers to using something as an excuse or justification for an action.

He used work as a pretext.

to put aside

This usage indicates temporarily setting something down or disregarding it for a time.

He put that issue aside temporarily.

to press; to push; to force

This meaning conveys a sense of applying pressure to an object or idea, whether physically or metaphorically.

She pressed the button.

to include; to welcome (in a group); to let inKansai-ben dialect

This usage involves accepting or incorporating someone into a group or gathering.

We will welcome the new members and work together.

Example sentences43 results

Please send reports of mistypings and mistranslations to the email address below.

Tatoeba

I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

よせる

Wiktionary

寄

N35

意draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward

訓よ.る、-よ.り、よ.せる

音キ

名よせ、より、よろ

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寄せる【よせる】

Frequency rank: 2,811. – 2,813.

Alsoよせる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to come near; to let someone approach

This meaning is used when referring to physical proximity or allowing someone to get closer to you or to something.

He came near to me.

to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather

This meaning relates to the act of physically or metaphorically bringing things closer, whether it's gathering people or items.

He brought the books closer to the table.

to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate

This meaning emphasizes communication, either by sending information or giving to a cause.

He delivered his opinion.

to let someone drop by

This usage indicates allowing someone to visit casually without a formal invitation.

Please feel free to drop by anytime.

to add (numbers)

Here, it refers to the mathematical action of summing numbers together.

Please add the two numbers together.

to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)

This meaning is about forming emotional connections or affections towards others.

I have feelings for her.

to rely upon for a time; to depend on

This usage indicates a temporary reliance on someone or something for support or assistance.

I plan to rely on him for a while.

to use as a pretext

This meaning refers to using something as an excuse or justification for an action.

He used work as a pretext.

to put aside

This usage indicates temporarily setting something down or disregarding it for a time.

He put that issue aside temporarily.

to press; to push; to force

This meaning conveys a sense of applying pressure to an object or idea, whether physically or metaphorically.

She pressed the button.

to include; to welcome (in a group); to let inKansai-ben dialect

This usage involves accepting or incorporating someone into a group or gathering.

We will welcome the new members and work together.

Example sentences43 results

Please send reports of mistypings and mistranslations to the email address below.

Tatoeba

I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

よせる

Wiktionary

寄せる【よせる】

Frequency rank: 2,811. – 2,813.

Alsoよせる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to come near; to let someone approach

This meaning is used when referring to physical proximity or allowing someone to get closer to you or to something.

He came near to me.

to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather

This meaning relates to the act of physically or metaphorically bringing things closer, whether it's gathering people or items.

He brought the books closer to the table.

to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate

This meaning emphasizes communication, either by sending information or giving to a cause.

He delivered his opinion.

to let someone drop by

This usage indicates allowing someone to visit casually without a formal invitation.

Please feel free to drop by anytime.

to add (numbers)

Here, it refers to the mathematical action of summing numbers together.

Please add the two numbers together.

to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)

This meaning is about forming emotional connections or affections towards others.

I have feelings for her.

to rely upon for a time; to depend on

This usage indicates a temporary reliance on someone or something for support or assistance.

I plan to rely on him for a while.

to use as a pretext

This meaning refers to using something as an excuse or justification for an action.

He used work as a pretext.

to put aside

This usage indicates temporarily setting something down or disregarding it for a time.

He put that issue aside temporarily.

to press; to push; to force

This meaning conveys a sense of applying pressure to an object or idea, whether physically or metaphorically.

She pressed the button.

to include; to welcome (in a group); to let inKansai-ben dialect

This usage involves accepting or incorporating someone into a group or gathering.

We will welcome the new members and work together.

Example sentences43 results

Please send reports of mistypings and mistranslations to the email address below.

Tatoeba

I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

よせる

Wiktionary

寄

N35

意draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward

訓よ.る、-よ.り、よ.せる

音キ

名よせ、より、よろ

Details