JLPT N3 Intermediate
頼る
To rely on or depend on someone or something.
Readings
Other forms
頼ります polite form
頼って te-form
頼った past form
頼れる potential form
便る less common kanji
Godan verb
"To rely on" / "To depend on"
Describes the act of depending on an external source for aid, guidance, or structural support.
Example
困った 時 は 、 友達 に 頼る の が 一番 です 。
When you're in trouble, the best thing to do is rely on your friends.
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