よこす

Alternative writings: 寄越す, 遣す, 寄こす
JLPT:N2
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1To send or forward something (e.g., a letter or item) to someone; commonly used in spoken Japanese.

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

上司が報告書をメールでよこした。

My boss sent the report by email.

彼はよく相談をよこしてくる。

He often comes to me with consultations (or he often asks for advice).

昨夜、宅配便が荷物をよこした。

Last night, a delivery service sent a package.

2To hand over or give something (especially money); to hand something to someone.

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

友達が借金の返済金をよこしてくれた。

A friend gave me the money to repay the debt.

店員はお釣りをよこした。

The clerk handed over the change.

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