頼もしい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頼もしい
1
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; reassuring
Examples
彼は頼もしい男だ。
He is a man to be depended on.
2
hopeful; promising
Kanji in this Word
頼
16 strokes
Frequency: 708
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
trust
request
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たの.む
たの.もしい
たよ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
よち
より
母
5 strokes
Frequency: 570
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
mother
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はは
も
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