To Move Something Close To
To Pull Something Over, To Contribute Something
transitive verb, ichidan verb
This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb.
This is a transitive verb. That means it takes a direct object. The kanji itself means approach, and the verb version is about making or letting something approach. That's why it means to move something close to, to pull something over, and also to contribute something.
You want to move something close to you, but it's out of reach. The solution, of course, is to take out your trusty yo-yo (よ) and lasso that thing and pull it closer!
オモチャをカベに寄せた。
I moved the toys close to the wall.
車をワキに寄せて停めた。
I pulled the car over and parked.
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