頼(たよ)りにする

たよりにする

expression

to rely on; to depend on; to count on

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(たよ)りにしています。

I always count on you.

彼(かれ)は頼(たよ)りにできる人(ひと)だ。

He's someone you can rely on.

困(こま)ったときにいつも頼(たよ)りにしている友人(ゆうじん)がいるのは心強(こころづよ)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(たよ)りにしている expresses an ongoing state of reliance.

Common patterns

～を頼(たよ)りにする — to rely on ~
頼(たよ)りにしています — I'm counting on you (polite; often said to colleagues or superiors)
頼(たよ)りにできる — reliable, dependable

Similar words

頼(たよ)る — to rely on; the basic verb, slightly more about depending as a need
当(あ)てにする — to count on, expect; can imply an unreliable expectation
信頼(しんらい)する — to trust; more formal, emphasizes deep trust

Related Words

Compare: 頼(たよ)る (to rely on)

Compare: 当(あ)てにする (to count on, expect)

Compare: 信頼(しんらい)する (to trust)

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Added 2026.4.5 13:31 · Revised 2026.10.3 4:16

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