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添える

そえる

Readings

そえる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v1, vtto garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)
  2. 2.
    v1, vtto add to as support; to prop up
  3. 3.
    v1, vtto accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
  4. 4.
    v1, vtto mimic; to imitate
  5. 5.
    v1, vtto draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby

Kanji breakdown

添
N511 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

彼は花にきれいなカードを添えて彼女に送った。

He sent her some flowers, along with a pretty card.

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添えるそえる

to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic

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