寄せる (yoseru)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather; to press; to push; to force
寄せる
Quick Meaning
寄せる means "to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather; to press; to push; to force".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: yoseru
Study Flow
First read 寄せる aloud, then connect the sound "yoseru" with the meaning "to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather; to press; to push; to force".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 寄せる.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather; to press; to push; to force".
- Say the romaji aloud: yoseru.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 寄せる. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
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