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“Being dependent on” in Japanese

Short answer
負んぶ onbu おんぶ

Being dependent on in Japanese is “負んぶ” (onbu). Full meaning: carrying (someone) on one's back (esp. a child), piggyback ride; relying on (someone), being (financially) dependent on.

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