1. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

   1.

   to come near; to let someone approach

2. 2.

   to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather

3. 3.

   to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate

Example sentences

• 警察官は、私に車を路肩に寄せるよう指示した。

  The patrolman motioned me to pull over.

• 最大１０メートルの津波が押し寄せるとみられます。

  It is expected that the tsunami surge will be ten meters or less.