NichiDict

添える

N1
そえる
副える
[soeru]
Illustration for 添える

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)

2.IchidanTransitive

to add to as support; to prop up

3.IchidanTransitive

to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)

Examples

手紙にメッセージカードを添えた

I enclosed a message card with the letter.

レストランでメイン料理に彩りのパセリを添えて出した。

I served the dish garnished with parsley.

贈り物には感謝の気持ちを一言添えるのが日本の礼儀だ。

It's polite to add a word with a gift.