もたれかかる
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline (Usually kana)
2. to rely on (someone); to depend on (Usually kana)
Other spellings
凭れ掛かる
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
もたれかかる
もたれかかる
Examples8
彼
He was leaning against the wall.
壁
Don't lean against the wall.
私の
Don't lean on my chair.
私の
Don't lean on my desk.
彼女
She leaned against his shoulder.
日本人
Japanese people tend to rely on established authority.