GRAMMAR DETAIL

〜を頼りに

relying on

Indicates relying on a person, clue, or other guide when acting in an uncertain situation.

Examples

古い地図を頼りに、山の中の村を目指した。

Using an old map as our guide, we headed for a village in the mountains.

星を頼りに、夜道を歩いた。

We walked along the road at night, guided by the stars.

かすかな明かりを頼りに出口を探した。

We searched for the exit by relying on the faint light.

Structure: を頼りに follows a person or clue used as a trusted guide for an action.
Basic usage: 古い地図を頼りに、山の中の村を目指した。 describes heading for a mountain village with an old map as a guide.

Particles with tayoru and tayori ni
- The verb takes the form 地図に頼る, while linking to another action gives 地図を頼りに歩く. The particle marking the map changes with the construction even though both express reliance.