N2
あてにならない (ate ni naranai)
当てにならない
unreliable, not to be trusted, undependable
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An adjectival expression. Describes a person, information, or situation that cannot be relied upon or trusted.
📝 Example Sentences
あの人の話はいつも大げさだから、当てにならないよ。
What that person says is always exaggerated, so you can't rely on it.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "当てにならない"!
彼の約束は_______から、あまり期待しない方がいい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 約束が守られない可能性が高い、という意味なので、「当てにならない」が適切です。
English: Since there's a high chance the promise won't be kept, 'unreliable' (当てにならない) is appropriate.
English: Since there's a high chance the promise won't be kept, 'unreliable' (当てにならない) is appropriate.
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