Vocabulary
What does 添える (そえる, soeru) mean?
添える (そえる, soeru) means to add, to attach; to accompany, to add as support.
| Reading | そえる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | soeru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
添えるそえる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsoeru
to add, to attach; to accompany, to add as support
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to add to as support; to prop up
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
- 4ichidan verb · transitive to mimic; to imitate
- 5ichidan verb · transitive to draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby
Example sentences
手紙に写真を添えて送った。
I sent the letter with a photo attached.
料理に一言添えるだけで印象が変わる。
Just adding a short note to a dish changes the impression it gives.