頼: the kanji for rely; request
頼 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means rely; request. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
頼 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
頼 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ライ (rai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 信頼しんらい · shinrai | trust |
たのむ (tanomu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 頼むたのむ · tanomu | to ask; to request |
たよる (tayoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 頼るたよる · tayoru | to rely on |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼が最も信頼できる人です。Kare ga mottomo shinrai dekiru hito desu.He is the most trustworthy person.
- 同僚に仕事を頼みました。Dōryō ni shigoto o tanomimashita.I asked my colleague for help with the work.
- 困った時は家族に頼ります。Komatta toki wa kazoku ni tayorimasu.When in trouble, I rely on my family.
- 彼への信頼は変わらない。Kare e no shinrai wa kawaranai.My trust in him doesn't change.
- 友人に手伝いを頼んだ。Yūjin ni tetsudai o tanonda.I asked my friend for help.
Questions about 頼
How many strokes does 頼 have?
頼 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 頼?
The on readings are rai (ライ). The kun readings are tanomu (たのむ), tanomoshii (たのもしい), tayoru (たよる).
What JLPT level is 頼?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 頼
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.