This is the 8097th most frequent Japanese word.
寄る
"寄る" means "to approach, stop by, or drop in."
The verb "寄る" is used to describe a brief stop or detour at a particular place, such as a store or someone's house.
コンビニに寄って、飲み物を買いました。
I stopped by the convenience store and bought a drink.
Here, "寄る" indicates visiting a person or place, adding a nuance of not staying for too long.
駅で友達に寄りました。
I visited my friend at the station.
In this case, "寄る" describes moving closer or approaching something, like insects gathering near a light source.