もたれかか
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to lean on; to recline on
2. to rely on; to depend on
Pitch accent
たれかか
Top 9700
Composed of
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
Examples (6 in total)
Don't lean against the wall.
Don't lean on my chair.
Tom leaned against the fence.
She leaned against his shoulder.
He stood on one leg, leaning against the wall.
Japanese people tend to rely on established authority.