expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
reliable; trustworthy; authentic
Prenominal phrase meaning 'can be trusted' or 'reliable'. Used to describe people, information, sources, etc.
彼は信頼のおける友人だ。
He is a reliable friend.
信頼のおける情報源から聞いた。
I heard it from a trustworthy source.
More common and direct way to say 'reliable'. 信頼のおける is slightly more formal or literary.
Phrase consisting of 信頼 (trust) + の (possessive particle) + おける (potential form of 置く, 'to place'). Literally 'able to place trust in'.