〜を頼りに o tayori ni

〜を頼りに（o tayori ni）means “relying on; with the help of”. Indicates the clue, person, or thing one depends on to do something. Formation: N + を頼りに / を頼りとして / を頼りにして

relying on; with the help of

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Formation

N + を頼りに / を頼りとして / を頼りにして

Explanation

Indicates the clue, person, or thing one depends on to do something. 'Using N as one's support/guide.' 〜を頼りとして is more formal/written; 〜を頼りにして is more colloquial.

Examples

かすかな星の光を頼りに、夜の山道を歩いた。
かすかなほしのひかりをたよりに、よるのやまみちをあるいた。
Relying on the faint starlight, I walked along the mountain path at night.
古い地図を頼りに、目的の村にたどり着いた。
ふるいちずをたよりに、もくてきのむらにたどりついた。
Relying on an old map, I reached the village I was looking for.

Note

N is the means/clue, not a goal. For depending on a person to live/get help, 〜を頼って (verb) is also common.

FAQ

〜を頼りに — what does it mean and how is it used?

relying on; with the help of. Indicates the clue, person, or thing one depends on to do something. 'Using N as one's support/guide.' 〜を頼りとして is more formal/written; 〜を頼りにして is more colloquial.

〜を頼りに — how do you form it?

N + を頼りに / を頼りとして / を頼りにして

〜を頼りに — any usage notes?

N is the means/clue, not a goal. For depending on a person to live/get help, 〜を頼って (verb) is also common.

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