NichiDict

寄る

N4
よる
倚る凭る
[yoru]
Illustration for 寄る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to approach; to draw near; to come near; to be close to

2.GodanIntransitive

to gather (in one place); to come together; to meet

3.GodanIntransitive

to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to make a short visit

4.GodanIntransitive

to grow old; to grow high (number, etc.)

5.GodanIntransitive

to grow (wrinkly)

6.GodanIntransitive

to lean against; to recline on

7.GodanIntransitive

to decide on a price and come to a deal

Less common meanings (1)
8.GodanIntransitiveJargon

sumoto push one's opponent while holding their belt

Examples

もう少し近くに寄ってください

Please come a little closer.

帰りにコンビニに寄った

I stopped by the convenience store on the way back.

帰りに友達の家に寄っていく予定です。

I'll stop by my friend's house.