Meanings

1. ichidan verb, transitive verbto garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)
2. ichidan verb, transitive verbto add to as support; to prop up
3. ichidan verb, transitive verbto accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
4. ichidan verb, transitive verbto mimic; to imitate
5. ichidan verb, transitive verbto draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby

Examples

• 言葉添えを頼む。

  Put in a good word for me.

• 機知は会話に趣を添える。

  Wit gives zest to conversation.

• ソースは別に添えてください。

  I'd like to have the sauce on the side, please.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 添える

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