N3
たのもしい (tanomoshii)
頼もしい
reliable, trustworthy, promising, dependable
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a person or thing that can be relied upon, is trustworthy, or shows great promise. Often used for people who are strong, capable, and supportive. 信頼でき、期待できる人や物を表す。「い」形容詞。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は困った時にいつも助けてくれる、本当に頼もしい人だ。
He is a truly reliable person who always helps me when I'm in trouble.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "頼もしい"!
新しいリーダーは、とても_______人だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「リーダー」には、信頼できて、期待できる人が望ましいため、「頼もしい」が最も適切です。
English: A 'leader' is ideally someone who is reliable and promising, so 'dependable' (頼もしい) is the most suitable.
English: A 'leader' is ideally someone who is reliable and promising, so 'dependable' (頼もしい) is the most suitable.
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