1.
help from others; external power
power, assistance, or resources from others rather than one's own efforts
他力に頼ってはいけない。
You shouldn't rely on others' help.
他力本願ではうまくいかない。
Relying on others won't work out well.
自力でだめなら他力を借りよう。
If I can't do it myself, I'll borrow others' help.
成功は他力だけでは得られない。
Success cannot be achieved through others' help alone.
USAGE:
他力本願 is a common expression meaning "relying on others" (often with negative connotation in everyday use).
BUDDHIST ORIGIN:
Originally a Buddhist term referring to salvation through Amida Buddha's compassion rather than one's own efforts. In Pure Land Buddhism, 他力本願 is a positive concept of relying on Buddha's vow.
CONTRAST:
- 自力 - one's own power; self-reliance
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 他力本願 - relying on others (often negative in secular usage)
- 他力に頼る - to depend on others