Reliable or dependable; giving a sense of reassurance.
彼はチームの中で一番頼もしい存在だ。
He is the most dependable person on the team.
経験豊かな先輩がそばにいると頼もしい。
It's reassuring to have an experienced senior nearby.
頼もしい助っ人が来てくれて仕事がはかどった。
A helpful and dependable helper arrived, and the work progressed.
Promising or hopeful; showing potential and encouraging expectations for the future.
若手の選手の活躍が頼もしい。
The young player's performance is promising.
新しい技術の進展は頼もしい兆しだ。
Advances in the new technology are a hopeful sign.
経営陣の決断力が頼もしく感じられる。
The management's decisiveness feels encouraging.