expression, ichidan verb
stay with someone; live under another's roof; become a dependent
Describes living temporarily or long-term in someone else's home, often implying reliance on their hospitality or support.
失業してから、兄の家に身を寄せている。
Since losing my job, I've been staying at my older brother's place.
彼女は親戚の家
She ended up living with relatives.
expression, ichidan verb
press oneself against; lean close to; flatten oneself against
Used when physically pressing one's body against a wall, door, or another surface, often to hide or avoid something.
彼は壁に身を寄せて、通り過ぎる車をやり過ごした。
He pressed himself against the wall to let the passing car go by.
強風の中、彼女はドアに身を寄せて立っていた。
In the strong wind, she stood leaning close to the door.