Japanese Conversation · Level 85
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Japanese word
頼もしい
Pronunciation
Romajitanomoshii
Meaning
- i-adjectivereassuring
Example
彼がいると頼もしいです。kare ga i ru to tano mo shi i de su
I feel reassured when he is here.
More examples
どんな質問にも答えてくれる案内役は、とても頼もしいです。do n na shitsu mon ni mo kota e te ku re ru an nai yaku wa to te mo tano mo shi i de su
A guide who can answer any question is very reassuring.
Core concept
Describes someone or something that makes others feel secure because it is capable and dependable.
Common phrases
頼もしい味方tano mo shi i mi kata
a reliable ally
頼もしい存在tano mo shi i son zai
a reassuring presence
頼もしい仲間tano mo shi i naka ma
a reliable teammate
Similar words
心強いkokorozuyoi: Describes someone or something that gives confidence and support in a difficult situation.
Definition in Japanese
力や能力があり、頼りにできるさま。chikara ya nō ryoku ga a ri tayo ri ni de ki ru sa ma
Word origin
The native Japanese adjective 頼もしい (tanomoshii) combines 頼む (tanomu, "to rely on or ask") with the adjective-forming suffix しい (shii), expressing a quality worthy of reliance.
Usage tips
- The English adjective reassuring often focuses on the feeling produced in others, whereas this Japanese adjective can directly describe a person known for competence.
Other meanings
- reliablei-adjective
- trustworthyi-adjective
Opposites
- 頼りないtayorinaiunreliablei-adjective
Related words
- 頼もしさtanomoshisareassuring qualitynoun