Keyword
get near
Info
FrequencyTop 300-400
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig204
Readings
よ
(94%)
き
(4%)
Composed of
roof with a chimney
odd
Mnemonic

See that house with a roof with a chimney and all of the odd people living under it? If you get near it you'll regret it. That house is a drug den, and those odd people are gangsters.

Used in vocabulary (383 in total)
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to approach; to draw near
Examples (200 in total)
Won't you stop by my place?
Hey, miss, why not stop in for a bit?
Please feel free to drop by anytime.
Come closer.
I have to stop by somewhere first.
He stood up and came over to my side.
I ran over to her.
Two soldiers came running over.
I want to rush over, but my feet won't move even a single step.
Please step aside a little.
But to do that, I have to move the luggage to the edge.
I moved the desk close to the window.
The waves come in.
Hearing this, she opened her eyes wide, leaned her face close to mine, and whispered.
Why didn't you stop by even once?
Her eyebrows are drawn together, and she has a pained expression.
I don't have time tomorrow, but I'll stop by the library.
I silently pulled the plate closer.
The chairman immediately stood up and rushed over to her.
Ah, I have also told everyone not to come close.
That is why no one approaches here.
I'm too scared to get close.
I'll be sure to drop by.
A gentle world where we can meet each other halfway.
But neither he nor she ever tried to meet halfway.
There is still no atmosphere of mutual compromise.
I walked up to the gate that led outside the town.
I walk up to the two of them.
The girl did not answer, but simply walked quietly up to the man.
It seems I was drawn to you.
Then he put his arm around my shoulders and pulled me close.
It attracts bugs too, you know.
He looks as if he is having a bad dream, with his brows furrowed and a pained expression.
For now, I pull a chair over and sit down next to the bed.
I had intended to rush over immediately if any suspicious person appeared.
Amidst that, incredible information was received from a certain merchant.
It is said that he has feelings for the prince.
Such anxiety suddenly surges in.
The wind rushes toward my face as well.
Only regret surges forward like a wave.
I hand my jacket and wallet to the woman who came up to me.
It is an unapproachable beauty.
I married the first woman I ever loved, and here we are, nestled close together.
When I am in pain, they stay close to me without saying a word.
Wondering what's going on, the other two come over to me as well.
I pull the futon toward me and burrow under it.
When that answer came back, I hurriedly stepped closer.
Everyone pressed me for an answer.
A man came right up to me.
All three of them closed in on me at once with tremendous force.
As soon as I get to the classroom, my friends press me for answers.
Shall we stop by around the station?
Steam rushes in.
Without thinking, I pull her close and hold her up.
I reached out and pulled her into my arms.
He pulled her close and kissed her on the lips.
My mother pulled the crying child into her arms.
You should not approach, and you must not get involved.
Sorry, but could you please move closer to the wall on the left?
Is this person the type who attracts hardship?
I can't depend on my parents forever.
I'm sorry for leaning on you.
You can rely on your family, or you can lean on someone outside your family.
He leaned against the back of the chair and looked up at the ceiling.
She leaned against the wall.
You know, I like leaning against things to sleep.
I contributed a short essay to a magazine.
I had called these two over.
I certainly had business with her and summoned her.
Oh, did you just stop by today?
Apparently, this is the courtyard of the inn we stopped by today.
I had business at the palace, so I stopped by on the way.
I wonder if I should stop by.
I didn't even think of stopping by.
You always came closer and extended a helping hand.
I go over to the wall and turn the radio's switch.
Elderly people are, in any case, long-winded.
Let's give that seat to an elderly person.
He's still only sixty, so he's not really old.
Did you help the elderly person who was in trouble?
It is the voice of a man who is neither young nor old.
The type who happily gives up their seat on the train to the elderly.
I press the flinching president for an answer.
Items with excellent power are drawn to people with excellent abilities.
I thought he was coming toward me, but he went over to my older brother instead.
A big wave came rolling in toward the shore.
I surrender my consciousness to the waves of sleep that quickly wash over me.
I suppress the urge to rush over to that spot.
While thinking such things, I nestled into the futon.
I have no choice but to stay at my wife's parents' home.
Under the umbrella, she gently leans in close to me.
We're staying at the church, you see.
Neither you nor I have anywhere else to take refuge, do we?
Smiling, the teacher leaned in just a little.
The two birds snuggle up close together.
If we stay close like this, even the cold will ease.
I make a point of speaking to elderly people.
Couples leaning close to each other, reluctant to part.
Overall, I feel that my older brother's gestures have become more feminine.
The base price should become much more affordable for ordinary people.
I donated those things, which I had somehow managed to procure, to the elementary school.
It seems that the commander was making donations every year.
Donations of clothing are greatly welcomed.
I heard you were short of food, so I came to donate some.
He's giving off an unapproachable aura from his whole body.
I wipe the fog off the glass with my hand and bring my face up to the window.
Therefore, acknowledging his strength was the first step in placing trust in him.
A flood of such information rushes in before even a few seconds have passed.
On the cold night, the two of them slept huddled close together.
He drove his opponent out of the ring with his trademark force-out.
The seam is pulled too tight and the fabric has puckered.
I'm sorry to have called you all together when you are busy.
The yokozuna won with a powerful force-out.
The choice of suit fabric and tie is leaning towards a younger style.
Let's drop in for a drink.
How come you didn't stop by yesterday?
I came by last night, but you weren't here.
Insects are attracted to light.
He ran up to her.
I ran to my mother.
Please put the table next to the wall.
Don't go near them.
Don't go anywhere near that room.
Don't come near me.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't approach the dog.
No one went near him.
We solved the problem by mutual concessions.
Mike walked up to the boy.
I'm often told that I'm hard to approach.
Both sides had to compromise with each other.
He pulled aside to let a truck pass.
Don't lean against this wall.
You can lean on me.
He leaned against the wall as he was tired.
Her scream brought the police.
I appreciate you stopping by.
Please drop in on your way home.
Please drop in at my house on your way home.
He dropped in on us from time to time.
He dropped in to see us.
They often drop in to see us.
Be sure to drop in at my house.
Please drop by my home.
I always drop in at her house when I go to Tokyo.
I stopped off at Osaka on my way to Tokyo.
That is such a high mountain as old people can't climb.
We must be as kind to old people as possible.
You must be kind to old people.
Old people get up very early.
The old man gave me a useful piece of advice.
The old dog barked.
Old men are apt to forget.
My parents aren't old yet.
My father is so old that he can't work.
Though I am old, you are still young.
He stood against the wall with his hands in his pockets.
She wrinkled her brows.
These seats are reserved for old people.
They dropped in at our house on their way from the movie.
The town was deluged with tourists in summer.
I want a map, so do you mind if we drop by the bookstore for a bit?
I want to buy a map, so do you mind if we drop by the bookstore for a bit?
He is staying with his relatives.
The ship touched at Yokohama.
Every now and then he drops in at this bookstore on his way home from the office.
The money you give them will be put to good use.
He contributed fifty dollars to the project.
He donated a lot of money.
I'm not sure how much they are expecting me to donate.
They are collecting contributions for the church.
We want to donate money.
My parents told me we should respect the elderly.
They often drop in at my house.
Moths are attracted by light.
Can you order it for me?
That was her. She was trying to sneak up on me silently.
I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.
Thank you very much for your generous donation.
He contributed a lot of money to the hospital.
The blind nurse devoted herself to caring for the elderly.
Tom moved his chair a little closer to Mary.
Tom and Mary held hands as they watched the fog roll in.
I stopped by Tom's house.
Tom leaned towards Mary.
Tom leaned up against me.
Tom moved his chair a little closer.
That organization depends on voluntary contributions.
He made a voluntary contribution to the school.
He contributed much money of his own accord.
This organization relies entirely on voluntary donations.
Mr White called his assistant over and said the following:
That person's house is near the subway.
The passengers who were injured in the accident were taken to the nearest hospital.
The café nearer to the school is closed at lunch hours.
Where's the nearest subway station?
Can you direct me to the nearest subway station?
Where is the nearest police station?
Where is the nearest telephone?
I live miles away from the nearest station.