もたれかかる

Also written 凭れ掛かる, 靠れ掛かる

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline
2. to rely on (someone); to depend on

Example sentences

• それから、脚を伸ばして、座席にゆったりともたれかかった。
  Then he stretched his legs and settled back in his seat.
• 壁にもたれかかるな。
  Don't lean against the wall.
• 私の椅子にもたれかかるな。
  Don't lean on my chair.
• 私の机にもたれかかるな。
  Don't lean on my desk.
• 彼は壁にもたれかかっていた。
  He was leaning against the wall.

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