NichiDict

寄せる

N3
よせる
[yoseru]
Illustration for 寄せる

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to come near; to let someone approach

2.IchidanTransitive

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

3.IchidanTransitive

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

4.IchidanTransitive

to let someone drop by

5.IchidanTransitive

to add (numbers)

6.IchidanTransitive

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

7.IchidanTransitive

to rely upon for a time; to depend on

8.IchidanTransitive

to use as a pretext

9.IchidanTransitive

to put aside

10.IchidanTransitive

to press; to push; to force

11.IchidanTransitive

to include; to welcome (in a group); to let in

Examples

風が落ち葉を道の端に寄せていた

The wind was blowing fallen leaves to the side of the road.

彼女に大きな期待を寄せている

I have high expectations for her.

波が静かに岸に寄せてきて足を濡らした。

The waves quietly came to the shore and wet my feet.