English–Japanese

“leave with someone” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitakusu

Example

この手紙を友人に託します。ko no te gami o yū jin ni taku shi ma su

I leave this letter with my friend.

Illustration for 託す (leave with someone)

How to say “leave with someone” in Japanese

“Leave with someone” in Japanese is 託す (takusu).

Places a person, object, message, or responsibility in someone else's care so that person can carry it forward or act on it.

Full entry for 託す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 託す

会社は代表に交渉を託しました。kai sha wa dai hyō ni kō shō o taku shi ma shi ta

The company entrusted the negotiations to its representative.

Tips for using 託す

  • 託す (takusu) often describes passing hopes, ideals, or responsibilities to a later generation, giving it a formal tone in such contexts.

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