trust, request
On'yomi (音読み)
- ライ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- たの.む
- たの.もしい
- たよ.る
About this kanji
The kanji '頼' primarily means 'trust' or 'request.' It is commonly used as a verb, especially in expressions involving asking for help or making a request. For example, '頼む' (たのむ) means 'to request,' and '頼り' (たより) refers to 'reliance' or something you can depend on. Additionally, the compound '信頼' (しんらい) means 'trust in' something or someone. You’ll often come across this kanji in situations where you need assistance or when discussing reliability. A useful note is that '頼む' can imply both a request and a favor, showing a personal aspect in your communication.
Example sentences
友人に頼んで手伝ってもらった。
I asked my friend for help.
Meanings across languages
- English
- trust, request
- Tiếng Việt
- tin tưởng, yêu cầu
- 日本語
- 信頼, 依頼
- 한국어
- 신뢰, 요청
- 中文
- 信任, 请求
- id
- kepercayaan, permintaan
- th
- ความไว้วางใจ, คำขอ
- es
- confianza, solicitud
- fr
- confiance, demande
- de
- Vertrauen, Anfrage
- pt
- confiança, pedido
Common compounds
- 依頼いらいrequest, commission, entrusting (with a matter)
- 信頼しんらいtrust (in), confidence, faith
- 頼むたのむto request, to beg, to ask
- 頼りたよりreliance, dependence
- 頼るたよるto rely on, to depend on, to count on
- 頼みたのみrequest, favor, favour
- 信頼性しんらいせいcredibility, authenticity, confidence
- 頼もしいたのもしいreliable, dependable, trustworthy
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