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当てにする
ate ni suru
Description
「当てにする」は、だれかや何かをたよりにして、きっとしてくれると思うことです。
"当てにする" means to rely on someone or something, expecting them to definitely do something for you.
人を当てにしすぎると、うまくいかない時にがっかりします。
If you rely too much on others with "当てにする", you will be disappointed when things don't go well.
Meanings
当てにするate ni suru
to rely on; to count on someone or something
友だちの助けを当てにする。
Rely on a friend's help.
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Notes
- Word formation
当て (expectation/reliance) + に + する (to do) = to treat something as a thing to rely on.
- Nuance
often carries a warning tone; 当てにならない means unreliable and can't be counted on.
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