もたれかかる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もたれかかる
1
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline
Examples
彼は壁にもたれかかっていた。
He was leaning against the wall.
2
to rely on (someone); to depend on
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
掛
11 strokes
Frequency: 1027
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hang
suspend
depend
arrive at
tax
pour
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
-か.ける
か.け
-か.け
-が.け
か.かる
-か.かる
-が.かる
か.かり
-が.かり
かかり
-がかり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かけ
靠
15 strokes
Meanings
lean on
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もた.れる
たが.う
よ.る
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