寄り

Reading

Kana: より

Romaji: yori

Definitions

noun

1

pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters

(Sumo term)

suf

2

having a tendency towards; being close to

Kanji

寄

Readings: キ、 よ.る、 -よ.り、 よ.せる

Meanings: draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward

Example Sentences

耳寄(みみよ)りな話(はなし)だ。

➥You've told me something.

壁(かべ)により掛(か)かるな。

➥Don't lean against the wall.

彼(かれ)は壁(かべ)に寄(よ)りかかった。

➥He leaned against the wall.

彼(かれ)は保守寄(ほしゅよ)りだ。

➥He is conservative to a degree.

耳寄(みみよ)りな話(はなし)がある。

➥I've got an attractive proposition for you.

斜視(しゃし)です。（寄(よ)り目(め)）。

➥I have a bad squint.