Japanese

りにする

たよりにする
Meaning: to rely on; to count on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 頼りにする 頼りにしない
Polite 頼りにします 頼りにしません
Past 頼りにした 頼りにしなかった
Polite + Past 頼りにしました 頼りにしませんでした
Te-form 頼りにして 頼りにしなくて
Potential 頼りにできる 頼りにできない
Passive 頼りにされる 頼りにされない
Causative 頼りにさせる 頼りにさせない
Imperative 頼りにしろ 頼りにするな

Handwriting

頼
り
に
す
る

Example

Please rely on me whenever you are in trouble.

Usage Notes

Used when expecting someone to help or support you.

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