expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
reliable; trustworthy; authentic
Prenominal phrase meaning 'can be trusted' or 'reliable'. Used to describe people, information, sources, etc.
He is a reliable friend.
I heard it from a trustworthy source.
Standard spelling using おける in kana.
Rare kanji form using 於; not commonly used in modern writing.
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'.