lean on

もたれる、寄りかかる

体重を支えてもらうため、物に体を寄りかける。

やさしい英語で： To rest your body against something so that it supports your weight.

• Do not lean on the glass.
• He leaned on a walking stick after the operation.
• She was leaning on the table with both hands.

使い方： lean on someone/something (She leaned on his shoulder while they waited.)

類義語： rest on, rest against

よく使う表現： lean on something, lean on a wall

頼る、支えにする

助けや励まし、慰めを求めて誰かを頼りにする。

やさしい英語で： To depend on someone for help, strength, or comfort.

• You can lean on me.
• She leaned on her sister after the funeral.
• Who do you lean on when things get difficult?

使い方： lean on someone for something (You can lean on your family for support.)

類義語： rely on, depend on

よく使う表現： lean on someone, lean on friends

圧力をかける

自分の望むことをさせようと、人に圧力をかける。

やさしい英語で： To pressure someone to do what you want.

• They leaned on me to sign.
• The mayor is leaning on officials to approve the project.
• Did anyone lean on you before you agreed?

使い方： lean on someone to do something (The manager leaned on us to work late.)

類義語： pressure, push, put pressure on

よく使う表現： lean on someone, lean on officials

叱る

行動を改めるよう、人を厳しく叱る。

やさしい英語で： To criticize someone firmly so that they change their behavior.

• The coach leaned on the lazy players.
• Her teacher leaned on her about the missing homework.
• Stop leaning on him for every small mistake.

使い方： lean on someone about something (The coach leaned on him about his poor effort.)

類義語： tell off, reprimand

よく使う表現： lean on someone, lean on students