“To rely on” in Japanese
Short answer
To rely 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 rely on” in Japanese
寄りすがる
yorisugaru to cling to, to rely on
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
頼りにする
tayorinisuru to rely on
すがっ
suga to cling to, to hang onto; to rely on, to depend on; to implore, to entreat
縋れる
sugareru to cling to, to hang onto; to rely on, to depend on; to implore, to entreat
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