JLPT N3 Intermediate
頼り
Reliance, dependence, or a source of support.
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1 Noun
A Source of Support
Designates a person, object, or concept that serves as a necessary foundation for support or guidance.
Example
困った とき 、 姉 が 唯一 の 頼り でした 。
When I was in trouble, my older sister was the only one I could count on.
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2 Common Phrases
Being Reliable" / "Relying On" (in phrases)
Appears in fixed grammatical constructions to express the active state of relying on others or possessing reliability.
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