訪れ|おとずれotozure[3]nakadaka (mid-high)

Common
Definitions
  1. nounvisit; call
  2. nounarrival (e.g. of spring); advent; coming; appearance
    今年ことしは春はるの訪おとずれが早はやかった。↗
    Spring has come early this year.
  3. nounnews; tidings; word
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym訪問ほうもんNeutralA concrete act of calling on someone, as in 「家庭訪問」; 「訪れ」 is literary and centres on the arrival of seasons or moments.
  • Synonym来訪らいほうWrittenA visit from a guest, described from the host's side; rather formal, as in 「ご来訪」.
  • Synonym来臨らいりんFormalThe arrival of an honoured guest, strongly honorific; mostly seen in invitations, as in 「ご来臨」.
  • Related面会めんかいNeutralA face-to-face meeting, as in prison or hospital visits; the emphasis is on the meeting itself.

Use 「訪れ」 for the literary-flavoured arrival of seasons or moments, as in 「春の訪れ」 and 「秋の訪れ」. For people: 「訪問」 when you go visiting, 「来訪」 when a guest comes, 「来臨」 for a VIP's honoured arrival; 「面会」 is a face-to-face meeting.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. おとずれること。訪問ほうもん。
  2. 便たより。音信おんしん。消息しょうそく。
Kanji in this word
English equivalents

Say it right, write it right

Core lookup works fully offline, with cloud pronunciation and one-tap save & review. Free, no sign-up.

Free downloadWindowsFree downloadmacOSDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
MobileiOS / Android

Android

QR code for the Google Play pageGet it on Google Play

Scan it with your Android phone to install, or search for “Tomoshi” on Google Play.

iOS

QR code for the App Store pageDownload on the App Store

Scan it with your iPhone camera to install, or search for “Tomoshi” in the App Store.

Install the browser extensionLook words up on any web page · Chrome / Edge / Safari

Screenshot of a Tomoshi lookup resultScreenshot of Tomoshi lookup results on a phone

Windows macOS Chrome / Edge / Safari extension iOS / Android