添える

そえる

to add to, to attach, to accompany

Also:to add to as support, to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.), to mimic

What does 添える mean?

添える is a Japanese verb meaning to add to, to attach, to accompany in English. It can also be translated as to add to as support, to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.), to mimic depending on context. It is written as 添える in kanji, そえる in hiragana, and soeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼は花にきれいなカードを添えて彼女に送った。

He sent her some flowers, along with a pretty card.