もたれかかる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

lean on; rest against; recline

Physical sense: leaning one's body or an object against something for support. Often used with に or へ.

• 彼かれは壁かべにもたれ掛かかって立たっていた。

  He was standing leaning against the wall.

• 疲つかれてソファにもたれ掛かかった。

  Exhausted, I leaned back against the sofa.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

rely on; depend on

Figurative sense: depending on someone emotionally, financially, or for support. Often used with に.

• 彼かの女じょはいつも親おやにもたれ掛かかってばかりいる。

  She is always relying on her parents.

• あまり人ひとにもたれ掛かからずに、自じ分ぶんで考かんがえなさい。

  Don't depend too much on others; think for yourself.