〜を頼りに
Formation
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Variations
を頼りとして
Meaning
With the help of; relying on; guided by.
Note
Indicates that something (like a dictionary, stars, or a cane) serves as a physical or mental support or guide to perform an action. It expresses a high degree of dependence on that thing to achieve the result.
Examples
辞書を頼りに、日本語の小説を読んでいる。
I am reading a Japanese novel with the help of a dictionary.
杖を頼りとして、ゆっくり歩いた。
Relying on a cane, I walked slowly.
星を頼りに、暗い夜道を歩き続けた。
Relying on the stars, I continued walking the dark night path.
わずかな記憶を頼りとして、かつての家を探した。
Relying on a few memories, I searched for my former house.
地図を頼りに、目的地を目指した。
Guided by the map, I aimed for the destination.
親の助けを頼りとして、新しい生活を始めた。
With the help of my parents' support, I started a new life.