What does 寄せる mean?
寄せる is a Japanese verb meaning “to collect, to gather, to put aside” in English. It can also be translated as “to bring near, to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to add (numbers)” depending on context. It is written as 寄せる in kanji, よせる in hiragana, and yoseru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
道の脇に寄せてください。
Pull over to the side, please.
いすをもっと火の近くに寄せなさい。
Draw your chair closer to the fire.
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