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JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

近ちか寄よる

chikayoru

to approach, to go near

Example sentences

彼かれは彼女かのじょに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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犬いぬに近寄ちかよるな。
Keep away from the dog.
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あの社長しゃちょうは近寄ちかよりにくい。
The president is difficult to approach.
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Kanji in 近寄

近near; earlyOnキン・コンKunちかい
寄draw near; stop inOnキKunよる・よせる

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