N2
よりそう (yorisou)
寄り添う
to get close to; to snuggle up to; to draw close; to cuddle up
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To be physically close to someone or something, often for comfort, support, or intimacy. Can also be used metaphorically for providing emotional support. (体や心が近くにいて、支え合ったり、親密になったりする様子を表します。精神的な支えを意味することもあります。)
📝 Example Sentences
寒がりな猫がストーブに寄り添って寝ている。
The cat, sensitive to cold, is snuggling up to the stove and sleeping.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "寄り添う"!
寒い夜、二人は体を_______ながら歩いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 寒い時に体を近づけて温め合う様子を表します。
English: It describes the act of getting close physically to keep warm when it's cold.
English: It describes the act of getting close physically to keep warm when it's cold.
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