Japanese

せる

だきよせる
Meaning: to hug someone close; to pull someone into one's arms
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 抱き寄せる 抱き寄せない
Polite 抱き寄せます 抱き寄せません
Past 抱き寄せた 抱き寄せなかった
Polite + Past 抱き寄せました 抱き寄せませんでした
Te-form 抱き寄せて 抱き寄せなくて
Potential 抱き寄せられる 抱き寄せられない
Passive 抱き寄せられる 抱き寄せられない
Causative 抱き寄せさせる 抱き寄せさせない
Imperative 抱き寄せろ 抱き寄せるな

Handwriting

抱
き
寄
せ
る

Example

The mother gently pulled the crying child into her arms.

Usage Notes

Describes the action of pulling someone toward oneself and embracing them. Often used for affectionate or comforting gestures.

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