寄せる

よせる

to collect, to gather, to put aside

Also:to bring near, to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to add (numbers)

What does 寄せる mean?

寄せる is a Japanese verb meaning to collect, to gather, to put aside in English. It can also be translated as to bring near, to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to add (numbers) depending on context. It is written as 寄せる in kanji, よせる in hiragana, and yoseru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

道の脇に寄せてください。

Pull over to the side, please.

いすをもっと火の近くに寄せなさい。

Draw your chair closer to the fire.

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