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凭れる

靠れる

Reading

Kana: もたれる
Romaji: motareru
Kana
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Definitions

v1
vi
1

to lean against; to lean on; to recline on

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ヒョウ、 ヘイ、 もた.れる、 よ.る
Meanings: lean on, recline on, lie heavy
Readings: コウ、 もた.れる、 たが.う、 よ.る
Meaning: lean on

Example Sentences

(かべ)にもたれるな。
➥Don't lean against the wall.
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(かれ)はいすの()にもたれている。
➥He is leaning on the back of the chair.
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(かれ)(へい)にもたれて()っていた。
➥He stood against the wall.
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(かれ)(かべ)にもたれていた。
➥He was leaning against the wall.
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(かれ)()にもたれて()っていた。
➥He kept standing against a tree.
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(もん)にもたれている(ひと)(だれ)ですか。
➥Who is the man that is leaning against the gate?
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