擦すり寄よる

す

り

よ

る

Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

edge closer; snuggle up; draw near

Describes moving one's body closer to someone or something, often with a nuance of seeking comfort, affection, or advantage. Can be used literally (physical proximity) or figuratively (ingratiating oneself).

猫ねこが私わたしの膝ひざに擦すり寄よってきた。
The cat snuggled up to my lap.
彼かれは上じょう司しに擦

す

り

寄よ

っ

て

出しゅっ

世せ

を

狙ねら

っ

て

いる

。

He is cozying up to his boss to get ahead.

Written forms

擦すり寄よるUsage22%
Standard kanji spelling.
すり寄よるUsage61%
Common mixed kana-kanji spelling.
すりよるUsage16%
擦すり寄よるUsage1%
Less common variant.
摩すり寄よる
Rare variant using 摩.
摩すり寄よる
Rare variant.

Kanji

擦grate, rub, scratch
寄draw near, stop in, bring near
摩chafe, rub, polish

Similar words

近ちかづく
近づく is a general term for approaching or getting closer, without the physical rubbing or ingratiating nuance of 擦り寄る.
寄より添そう
寄り添う emphasizes staying close and providing emotional support, while 擦り寄る often implies a more active, sometimes self-serving movement toward someone.

Etymology

Compound of 擦り (continuative form of 擦る 'to rub') + 寄る ('to approach'). The rubbing sense conveys close physical contact.