兄さんはとても優しくて頼りになります。
My older brother is very kind and dependable.
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Example sentences
He relies on his parents' help.
古い地図を頼りに、村の跡を辿った。
Relying on an old map, I traced the remains of the village.
月明かりを頼りに夜道を歩いた。
I walked along the night road relying on the moonlight.
夜道は暗いので、街灯の明かりが頼りになる。
The night road is dark, so the light of the streetlights is a lifesaver.
おぼろげな記憶を頼りに、かつての家を探した。
Relying on vague memories, I searched for my former home.
そんな不確かな記憶を頼りにしてはいけない。
You should not rely on such uncertain memories.
昔の船乗りたちは北極星を頼りに海を渡った。
Ancient sailors crossed the sea relying on the North Star.
Usage Notes
Refers to something or someone that provides support or assistance. Can also mean 'news' or 'letter'.
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