N2
おしよせる (oshiyoseru)
押し寄せる
to surge forward; to crowd in; to engulf; to press in upon
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used for large numbers of people or things moving towards something rapidly and in a mass, like a wave. Can be literal or metaphorical (e.g., worries).
📝 Example Sentences
大勢のファンがステージに押し寄せた。
A large number of fans surged towards the stage.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "押し寄せる"!
津波が街に＿＿＿＿＿、大きな被害をもたらした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 大量のものが一気に「集まってくる」という意味なので、「押し寄せる」が適切です。
English: 'Oshiyoseru' is appropriate here as it means a large quantity of something 'gathers rapidly'.
English: 'Oshiyoseru' is appropriate here as it means a large quantity of something 'gathers rapidly'.
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