godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
recall; hit upon; occur to one
Describes a thought or memory coming to mind, often spontaneously. Can be used when something suddenly occurs to you or when you recall something after effort.
ふと、彼の言葉を思い寄った。
His words suddenly came to mind.
いいアイデアが思い
If a good idea occurs to you, please write it down immediately.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
feel the call of
Used when one feels drawn to something, often a place, activity, or abstract calling. Slightly literary or introspective.
彼は自然に思い寄って、山奥に移り住んだ。
Feeling the call of nature, he moved deep into the mountains.