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VocabJLPT N4

to stop by

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to approach
2. to draw near
3. to gather (in one place)
4. to stop by (while on one's way to another place)

This verb means to stop by somewhere, drop in, or approach a place, often as a brief detour on the way to a main destination. For example, you might use it when saying you stopped by a convenience store on the way home.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Could you come this way? There are a few things I'd like to check.

Sentence 2

If you get lost, just stop by the information desk and ask.

Sentence 3

That's why I'm telling you, don't get so close to me!

Sentence 4

She came up to me and asked, "Are you okay?"

Sentence 5

It's raining today, so you'd better stay away from the river.