頼る

たよる

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

JLPT N3 common word Also written 便る

Meaning

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to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

Example sentences

これまでアメリカは世界の警察と称して武力に頼った鎮圧を続けてきました。

Up till now America has called itself the world's police and continued suppression relying on military force.
あまり他人に頼ってはいけない。

Don't rely too much on others.
武力に頼るものではなく、理性に訴えなさい。

Do not resort to the sword but appeal to reason.