Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline
Usually written using kana alone
彼は壁にもたれかかっていた。He was leaning against the wall. to rely on (someone); to depend on
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 靠れ掛かる【もたれかかる】