寄る

よる

To drop by, to stop at

N4verb·yoru

How to remember it

Sounds like 'yearn'—you yearn to make a quick stop somewhere.

Example sentences

  • 帰りにスーパーに寄りました。

    かえりにすーぱーによりました。

    I stopped at the supermarket on the way home.

  • 友達の家に寄ってから行きます。

    ともだちのいえによってからいきます。

    I'll go after dropping by my friend's house.

Usage

Mark the place you stop at with に.

Related words

立ち寄る通る行く帰る

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