Vocab Info

N2 う-Verb

近寄(ちかよ)

to approach, to draw near

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    • Word Type

      う-Verb

    • 単語の種類

      五段動詞

    Examples

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      (あや)しい(ひと)には近寄(ちかよ)らないで(くだ)さい。

      Please do not approach suspicious people. {to approach, to draw near}

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      ()(わる)いので、テレビに近寄(ちかよ)りました。

      Because my eyesight is bad, I approached the TV. {to approach, to draw near}

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      ライオンに近寄(ちかよ)ったので、()えられてしまった。

      Because I approached the lion, I ended up getting roared at. {to approach, to draw near}

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      (まご)祖父(そふ)に:「(まど)(さら)近寄(ちかよ)と、(こま)かい(ゆき)()えると(おも)うよ。」

      Grandchild to his grandfather: 'I think if you get closer to the window, you will be able to see the fine snowflakes.' {to approach, to draw near}

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      (わたし)(かれ)()()いたいという(ねが)いを(むね)(かれ)近寄(ちかよ)(こと)にしました。

      I decided to approach him, holding the desire to date him in my heart. {to approach, to draw near}

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