JLPT N1 Advanced
近寄せる
To bring close or allow to approach
Readings
Other forms
近寄せます polite form
近寄せて te-form
近寄せない plain negative
近寄せた plain past
1 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To bring something close
Describes the deliberate action of moving a person or object towards a specific target or oneself.
Example
彼 は 椅子 を テーブル に 近寄せた 。
He moved the chair closer to the table.
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2 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To let someone get close
Refers to permitting someone or something to approach, usually within the context of defense or social boundaries.
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