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寄
Approach, Stop By, Gather
よる (yoru), よせる (yoseru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
寄 is commonly used in everyday Japanese when talking about stopping somewhere. You'll often hear 『帰りにコンビニへ寄ります』 ('I'll stop by the convenience store on my way home').
Memory Trick
Imagine walking toward a house to stop by for a quick visit. You are getting closer or approaching it.
Readings
Onyomi: キ (ki)
Kunyomi: よる (yoru), よせる (yoseru)
Example Words
寄る
よる (yoru)
To stop by
寄せる
よせる (yoseru)
To bring closer
最寄り駅
もよりえき (moyori eki)
Nearest station
寄付
きふ (kifu)
Donation
Example Sentence
仕事の帰りにスーパーへ寄ります。
しごと の かえり に スーパー へ よります。
shigoto no kaeri ni suupaa e yorimasu
I'll stop by the supermarket after work.