“To get close” in Japanese
Short answer
To get close in Japanese is “寄り添う” (yorisou). Full meaning: to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to.
Other ways to say “To get close” in Japanese
近づく
chikazuku to approach, to draw near, to get close; to get acquainted with, to get closer to, to get to know
寄り沿う
yorisou to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
より添う
yorisou to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
依りそう
yorisou to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
寄添える
yorisoeru to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
成り掛ける
narikakeru to be on the verge, to be on the brink, to get close
成り掛かる
narikakaru to be on the verge, to be on the brink, to get close
寄り添える
yorisoeru to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
よりそえる
yorisoeru to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
寄りそえる
yorisoeru to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
寄りそう
yorisou to get close, to cuddle close together, to nestle close to, to snuggle up to
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