“To bring near” in Japanese
Short answer
To bring near in Japanese is “近づける” (chikazukeru). Full meaning: to bring near, to bring close, to let go near; to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person).
Other ways to say “To bring near” in Japanese
近寄せる
chikayoseru to bring close, to bring near; to associate with (someone), to keep company with, to let come close
寄せる
yoseru to come near, to let someone approach; to bring near, to bring together, to collect, to gather; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to send (e.g. a letter), to contribute, to donate
近よせる
chikayoseru to bring close, to bring near; to associate with (someone), to keep company with, to let come close
ちかよせる
chikayoseru to bring close, to bring near; to associate with (someone), to keep company with, to let come close
襲せる
yoseru to come near, to let someone approach; to bring near, to bring together, to collect, to gather; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to send (e.g. a letter), to contribute, to donate
よせる
yoseru to come near, to let someone approach; to bring near, to bring together, to collect, to gather; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.), to send (e.g. a letter), to contribute, to donate
近づけ
chikazuke to bring near, to bring close, to let go near; to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person)
近づけよ
chikazukeyo to bring near, to bring close, to let go near; to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person)
近づけん
chikazuken to bring near, to bring close, to let go near; to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person)
近づけれ
chikazukere to bring near, to bring close, to let go near; to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person)
近づけろ
chikazukero to bring near, to bring close, to let go near; to associate with, to bring (people) together, to let come near (of a person)
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