預かる

あずかる
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

To look after, take care of, keep, or hold something/someone in one's custody or care.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

今晩はうちで子供を預かるよ。

I'll look after the children at my place tonight.

駅のコインロッカーで荷物を預かってもらった。

I had my luggage kept in a coin locker at the station.

病院でペットを預かってもらった。

I had the pet looked after at the clinic.

2

To be put in charge of or entrusted with something — to be given responsibility for a task or role.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

新しいプロジェクトを私が預かることになった。

I've been put in charge of the new project.

彼は支店の管理を預かることになった。

He was entrusted with managing the branch.

3

To withhold an announcement or to reserve judgment — to leave a decision or statement undecided for the time being.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

その件の結論は今は預からせてください。

Please allow me to reserve my conclusion on that matter for now.

返事は少し預からせてください。すぐに答えられません。

Please let me reserve my answer for a moment; I can't reply immediately.

4

To take upon oneself — to assume responsibility or personally handle a matter.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

この仕事は私が預かります。心配しないでください。

I'll take care of this job. Don't worry.

彼は面倒な手続きを一人で預かった。

He took on the troublesome procedures by himself.

Word Relationships

Masu-Form預かります
Nai-Form預からない
Ta-Form預かった
Te-Form預かって
Ba-Form預かれば
Volitional Form預かろう
Imperative Form預かれ
Potential Form預かれる
Passive Form預かられる
Causative Form預からせる
Causative Passive Form預からせられる