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ヨリ
Meanings
Noun
Sumo
1. pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters
He drove his opponent out of the ring with his trademark force-out.
Suffix
2. having a tendency towards; being close to
Overall, I feel that my older brother's gestures have become more feminine.
Alt. forms
寄より
94%
ヨリ
5%
Pitch accent
ヨ
リ
Used in: 52
Used in vocabulary (28 in total)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
compromise; concession
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Examples (5 in total)
The yokozuna won with a powerful force-out.
The base price should become much more affordable for ordinary people.
Overall, I feel that my older brother's gestures have become more feminine.
He drove his opponent out of the ring with his trademark force-out.
The choice of suit fabric and tie is leaning towards a younger style.