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依
Depend, Rely
よ.る
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese workplaces often emphasize teamwork. The verb 依頼する (irai suru), meaning 'to request,' comes from this kanji because making a request means relying on someone else.
Memory Trick
A person (亻) leans against their clothes (衣) for comfort. They are relying on support, helping you remember 依 means 'depend' or 'rely.'
Readings
Onyomi: イ
Kunyomi: よ.る
Example Words
依頼
いらい (irai)
Request
依存
いぞん (izon)
Dependence
依然
いぜん (izen)
Still; As before
信頼
しんらい (shinrai)
Trust
Example Sentence
友達 に 依頼しました。
ともだち に いらいしました。
tomodachi ni irai shimashita
I made a request to my friend.