頼(たの)もしい

たのもしい
i-adjective
reliable; reassuring; promising
1. reliable; dependable; reassuring
giving a sense of security because of someone's strength, ability, or character
彼(かれ)は頼(たの)もしいリーダーだ。
He is a reliable leader.
あなたがいると頼(たの)もしい。
It's reassuring to have you here.
困(こま)った時(とき)に頼(たの)もしい味方(みかた)がいる。
I have a reliable ally when I'm in trouble.
2. promising; hopeful
showing promise for the future; encouraging
息子(むすこ)の成長(せいちょう)ぶりが頼(たの)もしい。
My son's growth is promising.
新人(しんじん)だが、頼(たの)もしい働(はたら)きぶりだ。
He's new, but his work performance is promising.
若(わか)い選手(せんしゅ)たちの活躍(かつやく)は頼(たの)もしい限(かぎ)りだ。
The young athletes' performance is truly promising.

頼(たの)もしい describes someone or something that gives a sense of security or hope.

ETYMOLOGY:

  • From 頼(たの)む (to rely on) + しい (adjective suffix)
  • Expresses the quality of being someone you can rely on

FORMS:

  • Attributive: 頼(たの)もしい + noun
  • Predicate: 頼(たの)もしい
  • Adverbial: 頼(たの)もしく
  • Noun form: 頼(たの)もしさ (reliability)

SENSE 1 VS SENSE 2:

  • Sense 1: Describing current reliability (reassuring presence)
  • Sense 2: Describing future potential (promising growth)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 頼(たの)もしい存在(そんざい) (reassuring presence)
  • 頼(たの)もしい味方(みかた) (reliable ally)
  • 頼(たの)もしい限(かぎ)り (extremely promising/reassuring)
  • 頼(たの)もしく思(おも)う (to find reassuring)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 頼(たよ)りになる (reliable - more conversational)
  • 信頼(しんらい)できる (trustworthy - more formal)
  • 心強(こころづよ)い (reassuring - emotional focus)

REGISTER: Neutral to slightly formal. Common in everyday conversation.

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