Word Meaning 添える
そえる
soeru
添える is read as そえる (soeru) and means to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.).
Meaning
English
- to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
- to add to as support
- to prop up
- to draw something near to oneself
- to approach nearby
- to garnish
- to accompany (as a card does a gift)
- to mimic
Reading
Kana
そえる
Romaji
soeru
Writing Variants
- 副える そえる soeru
Stroke Sequence
3 Characters • 14 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
5このソースを少し添えると、味が引き立つ。
このそーすをすこしそえると、あじがひきたつ。
If you add a little of this sauce, it brings out the flavor.
ご要望に添えるよう努力します。
ごようぼうにそえるようどりょくします。
We will do our best to meet your request.
ご期待に添えるかどうか確かなことは言えません。
I am not quite sure if we can meet your requirements.
普通の看護師は、ちんこに溲瓶も添えるし手術の時は剃毛もするぞ。
A typical nurse will do such things as helping with a urinal bottle, and shaving in preparation for surgery!
野菜を切るときは、野菜に添える方の手は「ネコの手」にするんだよ。
When cutting vegetables, form a "claw" with the hand holding the vegetables in place.