How to say 'Reliance' in Japanese | 頼り

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The Japanese word for Reliance is 'Tayori', written as 頼り in Japanese.'Reliance' in hiragana is たより.

word

頼り

Meaning

Reliance

Reading

たより

tayori

Kanji

頼Ask, Trust

Explanation

The Japanese noun '頼り (たより)' means 'reliance' or 'dependence'. It refers to the act of relying on someone or something for support, help, or guidance. This word is often used in contexts where trust or dependence is implied, such as in relationships or when seeking assistance. For example: I have no one to rely on「頼りにする人がいない」(たよりにするひとがいない). He is my only reliance「彼が私の唯一の頼りだ」(かれがわたしのゆいいつのたよりだ). The word can also be used to describe something that serves as a source of support or information, such as a guide or reference.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6366

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 頼り

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

頼

Meaning

Ask, Trust

Hiragana in the Word 頼り

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

り

Reading

Words Related to 頼り Through the Kanji 頼

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 頼 as well.

word

頼む

Meaning

Request, Ask

word

頼る

Meaning

Rely

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信頼

Meaning

Trust

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依頼

Meaning

Request

word

頼み

Meaning

Request

word

頼もしい

Meaning

Reliable

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'Tayori' means 'Reliance' .

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