もたせる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もたせる
1
to lean (something) against; to set against; to prop up against
Examples
彼はあごを片手にもたせて食卓にひじを突いて座っていた。
He sat at the table with his chin cupped in one hand.
Kanji in this Word
凭
8 strokes
Meanings
lean on
recline on
lie heavy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
ヘイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もた.れる
よ.る
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