Japanese Word · Intermediate
寄り添う
to nestle, to get close to, to snuggle
Pronunciation: [jo̞ɾʲiso̞ɯ̟]
Meaning
to nestle, to get close to, to snuggle
Example
子供に寄り添う
snuggle up to a child
Practice tips
- Practice 寄り添う out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.