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Meaning of 寄り(より) in Japanese

寄り
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
より
Romaji
yori
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters (sumo)
    Example sentence
    彼は保守寄りだ。 He is conservative to a degree.
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    having a tendency towards; being close to

Examples of 寄り, より in a sentence

Kanji in this word

寄 JLPT 3

11 strokes

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

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: よ.る, -よ.り, よ.せる

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