NichiDict

寄り

N3
より
[yori]
Illustration for 寄り

Meanings

1.Noun

sumopushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters

2.Suffix

having a tendency towards; being close to

Examples

寄りの場所に住んでいるんだ。

I live in a place near the station.

寄りに立っていてもらえる?

Could I get you to stand more to the right?

控えめで寄りの姿勢を取るよね。

You tend to take a reserved stance.