寄せる (Yoseru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to come near, to let someone approach, to bring near, to bring together”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto come near; to let someone approach
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto let someone drop by
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto add (numbers)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.)
Examples
彼女は額に皺を寄せた。
She wrinkled her brows.
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.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).