他力本願
Meanings
Noun
1. salvation by faith in Amitabha (Yojijukugo)
2. relying on others; depending on others (Yojijukugo)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
たりきほんがん
Composed of
Examples2
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.