What does 頼れる in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 頼れる in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 頼れる in Japanese.

The word 頼れる in Japanese means depend, 頼る, 頼る、当てにする, 頼る、依存する, （～に）頼る, ～に救いを求める、頼る. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 頼れる

depend

頼る

(turn to, resort to: sth)

If Plan A doesn't work we can always fall back on Plan B.

頼る、当てにする

(turn to sb for help)

When you need help, then who can you call upon if not your friends?

頼る、依存する

(be dependent on)

お母さんは私に買い物を頼っています。

My mother relies on me to go shopping for her.

（～に）頼る

(figurative, informal (have recourse to)

He always runs to the teacher if you make fun of him.

～に救いを求める、頼る

(seek help from)

I'm in such a bad situation that I don't know who to turn to.

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