English–Japanese
“take on” in Japanese
How to say “take on” in Japanese
“Take on” in Japanese is 引き受ける (hikiukeru). 引き受ける can also mean “accept”.
It describes agreeing to take a task, role, or request into one's own responsibility.
Example sentences with 引き受ける
その係を引き受けます。so no kakari o hi ki u ke ma su
I will accept that role.
店長が休む間、私が店の管理を引き受けます。ten chō ga yasu mu aida watashi ga mise no kan ri o hi ki u ke ma su
I will take charge of the store while the manager is away.
Tips for using 引き受ける
- In everyday conversation, 引き受ける (hikiukeru) often signals agreement to handle a request or task, so it carries more responsibility than merely receiving something.
Other Japanese words for “take on”
彼は新しい役割を担います。kare wa atara shi i yaku wari o nina i ma su
He takes on a new role.