寄る vs 立ち寄る
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 寄る
Listen to 立ち寄る
| 寄る | 立ち寄る |
|---|---|
YOH-ru verb | たちよる verb |
| to stop by; to drop in briefly; to get closer | to stop by; to drop in briefly |
How they differ
立ち寄る is more specific than 寄る when the idea is making a brief visit somewhere on the way. 寄る can also mean “to get closer” physically or “to lean toward,” while 立ち寄る is mainly about a short stop at a place.
When to use each
When to use 寄る: Use 寄る when you want a broader word that can mean stopping by or physically coming nearer.
When to use 立ち寄る: Use 立ち寄る when you want to emphasize a brief, casual stop at a shop, home, or place.
Side-by-side examples
- 帰りにコンビニに寄った。
(I stopped by a convenience store on the way home.) - 帰りにコンビニに立ち寄った。
(I stopped by a convenience store on the way home.)
Register & nuance: 立ち寄る is neutral and very common in everyday speech and writing.