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頼る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頼る

便る
Godan verb
Intransitive
Transitive
Freq #1208
1

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

Examples
あまり人に頼ってはいけない。
Don't rely too much on others.

Kanji in this Word

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
便
9 strokes
Frequency: 729
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

convenience
facility
excrement
feces
letter
chance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
ビン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たよ.り
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