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そえる
Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
1. to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)
A message is attached, isn't it?
2. to add to as support; to prop up
I place my left hand against my right arm to support it.
3. to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
4. to mimic; to imitate
5. to draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby
Alt. forms
添そえる
94%
そえる
5%
副そえる
Pitch accent
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Conjugations...Used in: 408
Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
to hold an additional item in one's hand; to use an additional hand to hold
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
to put in a word for; to second; to support
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Examples (15 in total)
A message is attached, isn't it?
A card was attached to the gift.
Support your rice bowl with your left hand.
I place my left hand against my right arm to support it.
Without realizing it, I had put my fingertips to the spot between my eyebrows.
The soup that was served alongside is also luxurious for breakfast.
I drew an illustration to go with a magazine article.
I put a stake next to the seedling so it won't fall over.
Just add a brief note and hand over this box.
Giving up, I pour the milk that had been provided into the coffee.
Is the thing placed nearby a lump of butter?
He sent her some flowers, along with a pretty card.
Then, placing both hands at his mouth, he shouted in a loud voice.
It was clear that the lazy student would never live up to his family's expectations.
Most dolls had a tag attached to them bearing the maker's name.