ichidan verb, transitive verb
sweep together; rake up; gather up
Describes using hands, a rake, or a similar motion to collect scattered things into one place. Often implies a sweeping or scraping action.
落ち葉を掻き寄せて、袋に入れた。
I raked up the fallen leaves and put them in a bag.
机の上の小銭
I swept the coins on the desk together with my hand.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
drag toward oneself; pull nearer
Focuses on the result of bringing something closer to oneself, often with a raking or pulling motion. Can be used figuratively for gathering people or things to one's side.
彼は遠くの灰皿を手元に掻き寄せた。
He dragged the distant ashtray closer to himself.
社長は有能な社員を自分の部署にかき寄せた。
The president pulled capable employees into his own department.