“To depend on” in Japanese
Short answer
To depend on in Japanese is “頼る” (tayoru). Full meaning: to rely on, to depend on, to count on, to turn to (for help).
Other ways to say “To depend on” in Japanese
縋りつく
sugaritsuku to cling to, to depend on, to embrace, to hug
依る
yoru to be due to, to be caused by; to depend on, to turn on; to be based on, to come from
便る
tayoru to rely on, to depend on, to count on, to turn to (for help)
縋る
sugaru to cling to, to hang onto; to rely on, to depend on; to implore, to entreat
頼れる
tayoreru to rely on, to depend on, to count on, to turn to (for help)
たよる
tayoru to rely on, to depend on, to count on, to turn to (for help)
たよれる
tayoreru to rely on, to depend on, to count on, to turn to (for help)
寄りかかる
yorikakaru to lean against, to recline on, to lean on; to rely on, to depend on
もたれ掛かる
motarekakaru to lean on, to recline on; to rely on, to depend on
甘える
amaeru to behave like a spoiled child, to fawn on; to take advantage of, to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence), to depend on
依ル
yoru to be due to, to be caused by; to depend on, to turn on; to be based on, to come from
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