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近寄る

近よる

Reading

Kana: ちかよる
Romaji: chikayoru
Kana
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Definition

v5r
vi
1

to approach; to draw near

Kanji

Readings: キン、 コン、 ちか.い
Meanings: near, early, akin, tantamount
Readings: キ、 よ.る、 -よ.り、 よ.せる
Meanings: draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward

Example Sentences

(いぬ)近寄(ちかよ)るな。
➥Keep away from the dog.
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あの社長(しゃちょう)近寄(ちかよ)りにくい。
➥The president is difficult to approach.
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その(いぬ)近寄(ちかよ)ってはならない。
➥Don't approach the dog.
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君子(くんし)(あや)うきに近寄(ちかよ)らず。
➥Keep out of harm's way.
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その(いぬ)近寄(ちかよ)っては()けない。
➥Don't approach the dog.
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(かれ)彼女(かのじょ)近寄(ちかよ)って握手(あくしゅ)をした。
➥He went up to her and they shook hands.
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