Japanese word

携わる

Pronunciation

Romajitazusawaru

Meaning

  • verbbe involved in

Example

私は地域の活動に携わっています。watashi wa chi iki no katsu dō ni tazusa wa tte i ma su

I am involved in local activities.

Illustration for 携わる (be involved in)

More examples

以前は出版社で辞書の編集に携わりました。i zen wa shup pan sha de ji sho no hen shū ni tazusa wa ri ma shi ta

I was involved in editing dictionaries at a publishing company.

Core concept

Describes active and sustained involvement in a job, project, or organized activity, often with a responsibility within it.

Common phrases

  • 業務に携わるgyō mu ni tazusa wa ru

    be involved in work

  • 医療に携わるi ryō ni tazusa wa ru

    be involved in healthcare

  • 企画に携わるki kaku ni tazusa wa ru

    be involved in planning

Similar words

関与するkanyosuru: To have a direct role in or influence on a job, project, or activity, often in a formal setting.
従事するjūjisuru: To devote one's working time to a particular occupation or area of work.
取り組むtorikumu: To make a focused effort to deal with a task, problem, or project.
参加するsankasuru: To take part in an activity or group without necessarily having a central role.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や活動などに継続して関わり、役割を担う。shi goto ya katsu dō na do ni kei zoku shi te kaka wa ri yaku wari o nina u

Word origin

The verb 携わる (tazusawaru) developed from the older form 携う (tazusau), meaning "to carry" or "to join in," and came to describe sustained involvement in work or organized activities.

Usage tips

  • 携わる (tazusawaru) is more formal than many everyday ways of saying that someone takes part in an activity, so it is common in professional descriptions.

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