寄る
よる
yoru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 13 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

寄る (よる (yoru)) means "to approach". It is read よる (yoru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to approach

Also : to visit · to drop by · to draw near

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Example Sentences

猫は温かい場所に寄ってくるのが好きです。

ねこはあたたかいばしょによってくるのがすきです。

Cats like to approach warm places.

友人が私に寄ってきて、ささやきました。

ゆうじんがわたしによってきて、ささやきました。

My friend came closer and whispered to me.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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