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える

rarely used kanji formIchidan verbverb (generic)transitive verbarchaic

Reading

Meanings

  • to garnish, to accompany (as a card does a gift)
  • to add to as support, to prop up
  • to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
  • to mimic, to imitate
  • to draw something near to oneself, to approach nearby

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Example sentences

おくもの手紙てがみえておくった。

I sent the gift with a letter accompanying it.

料理りょうりいろどりをえるために、パセリをかざった。

I garnished the dish with parsley to add color to it.

説明書せつめいしょには、参考さんこう資料しりょう添えるそえるべきだとおもいます。

I think reference materials should be attached to the instruction manual.

彼女かのじょ申請書しんせいしょ推薦状すいせんじょうえて提出ていしゅつした。

She submitted the application with a letter of recommendation accompanying it.

慶弔けいちょうしなには、一言ひとこと挨拶状あいさつじょう添えるそえることが礼儀れいぎとされている。

It is considered proper etiquette to accompany ceremonial gifts with a brief greeting card.