Word details

もたれる

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

Dictionary

Entry

たれ凭れる靠れるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

lean on, recline on, lie heavy

8 strokes

On

ヒョウヘイ

Kun

もた.れるよ.る

lean on

15 strokes

On

コウ

Kun

もた.れるたが.うよ.る

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