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もたれる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もたれる

凭れる
靠れる
Intransitive
Usually kana
Ichidan verb
Freq #9883
1

to lean against; to lean on; to recline on

Examples
彼は壁にもたれていた
He was leaning against the wall.
2

to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested

Kanji in this Word

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
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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