JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
凭れる
「もたれる」
To lean against a support or feel heavy in the stomach.
Readings
Other forms
もたれます polite form
もたれて te-form
もたれた past tense
凭れる kanji form, rarely used
靠れる kanji form, rarely used
1 Ichidan Verb (intransitive)
To lean against
Describes the act of resting one’s weight against an object or person for physical support.
Example
壁 に もたれて 、 少し 休みましょう 。
Let's lean against the wall and rest a bit.
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2 Ichidan Verb (intransitive)
To sit heavy (in the stomach)
Describes the uncomfortable, heavy sensation in the stomach caused by slow digestion.
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