頼る
たよる
tayoru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
頼る (たよる (tayoru)) means "to rely on". The reading is たよる (tayoru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to rely on
Also : to count on · to depend on
Learn 頼る with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
困ったときは友達に頼りたい。
こまったときはともだちにたよりたい。
When I'm in trouble, I want to rely on my friends.
親に頼ることができない。
おやにたよることができない。
I cannot rely on my parents.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 頼る with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.