他力本願

Meaning

1. n
   salvation by faith in Amitabha
2. n
   relying on others; depending on others

Example sentences

• 他力本願じゃだめだよ。自分でなんとかしようという気持ちがなくちゃ。

  You shouldn't rely on others. It's important to want to help yourself.

• 他力本願じゃ、世の中渡っていけないよ。

  You're overly reliant on people. You'll never make it in the world that way.