Word details

もたれかかる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もたれかかる.

Dictionary

Entry

もたれかかる凭れ掛かる靠れ掛かるIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #9674
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

凭

lean on, recline on, lie heavy

8 strokes

On

ヒョウヘイ

Kun

もた.れるよ.る
掛

hang, suspend, depend, arrive at, tax, pour

11 strokesFrequency 1,027JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カイケイ

Kun

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

かけ
靠

lean on

15 strokes

On

コウ

Kun

もた.れるたが.うよ.る

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