1.
to rely on; to depend on; to count on
To trust and depend on someone or something for help, support, or guidance. Implies confidence that the person or thing is reliable.
いつも頼りにしています。
I always count on you.
彼は頼りにできる人だ。
He's someone you can rely on.
困ったときにいつも頼りにしている友人がいるのは心強い。
It's reassuring to have a friend I can always rely on when I'm in trouble.
A very common and warm expression used to tell someone you depend on them. Often used as a compliment. The ている form 頼りにしている expresses an ongoing state of reliance.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～を頼りにする — to rely on ~
- 頼りにしています — I'm counting on you (polite; often said to colleagues or superiors)
- 頼りにできる — reliable, dependable
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 頼る — to rely on; the basic verb, slightly more about depending as a need
- 当てにする — to count on, expect; can imply an unreliable expectation
- 信頼する — to trust; more formal, emphasizes deep trust