～を頼りに JLPT N2

Formation

Noun + を頼りに

Explanation

The ～を頼りに grammar point is used to express that someone is relying on or depending on something or someone. It can be translated as 'to rely on', 'to depend on', or 'counting on' in English. This phrase is used with nouns (people or objects) that act as a source of support or help.

Example sentences

• 彼女は地図を頼りに旅行をしている。

  She is traveling relying on a map.

  Kanojo wa chizu wo tayori ni ryokou wo shite iru.

• 多くの人が彼の力を頼りに生活している。

  Many people are living depending on his strength.

  Ooku no hito ga kare no chikara wo tayori ni seikatsu shite iru.

• このプロジェクトでは、君のスキルを頼りにしています。

  In this project, we are counting on your skills.

  Kono purojekuto de wa, kimi no sukiru wo tayori ni shiteimasu.

• 彼は友達の助けを頼りに問題を解決しようとした。

  He tried to solve the problem relying on his friend's help.

  Kare wa tomodachi no tasuke wo tayori ni mondai wo kaiketsu shiyou to shita.