寄よりすがる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

cling to; lean on; rely on

Describes physically clinging to someone or emotionally relying on them, often with a sense of dependence or seeking support.

• 子こどもが母はは親おやに寄よりすがって泣ないた。

  The child clung to his mother and cried.

• 彼かれは友とも達だちに寄よりすがってばかりで、自じ立りつしようとしない。

  He just leans on his friends and never tries to be independent.