Explanation
To rely on or depend on something or someone.
Formation
Noun + を頼りに
Detailed explanation
The ～を頼りに grammar point is used to express that someone is relying on or depending on something or someone. It can be translated as 'to rely on', 'to depend on', or 'counting on' in English. This phrase is used with nouns (people or objects) that act as a source of support or help.
Examples
Kanojo wa chizu wo tayori ni ryokou wo shite iru.
She is traveling relying on a map.
Ooku no hito ga kare no chikara wo tayori ni seikatsu shite iru.
Many people are living depending on his strength.
Kono purojekuto de wa, kimi no sukiru wo tayori ni shiteimasu.
In this project, we are counting on your skills.
Kare wa tomodachi no tasuke wo tayori ni mondai wo kaiketsu shiyou to shita.
He tried to solve the problem relying on his friend's help.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.