寄より掛かかる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

lean against; lean on; recline on

Physical sense: resting one's weight against something for support. Often used with 壁 (wall), 椅子 (chair), 机 (desk), etc.

• 彼かれは壁かべに寄より掛かかって立たっていた。

  He was standing leaning against the wall.

• 疲つかれて椅い子すに寄より掛かかった。

  Exhausted, I leaned back in the chair.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

rely on; depend on

Figurative sense: depending on someone emotionally, financially, or for support. Often used with 人 (person) or 親 (parent).

• 彼かれはいつも親おやに寄より掛かかってばかりいる。

  He is always relying on his parents.

• あまり人ひとに寄より掛かからないで、自じ分ぶんで考かんがえなさい。

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