Quick answer
頼 is the kanji for "Trust". A common reading is たの.む (tanomu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Trust
Also : Request · Rely on
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 頼 represents 'TRUST'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of trust.
On-reading: らい — remember this sound by associating it with trust. Kun-reading: たの.む.
Example Sentences
信頼できる人が周りにいます。
しんらいできるひとがまわりにいます。
There are trustworthy people around me.
友達に頼み事をしました。
ともだちにたのみごとをしました。
I asked a favor from a friend.
Vocabulary using 頼
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 4, 2026
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