Japanese word

預かる

Pronunciation

Romajiazukaru

Meaning

  • verbhold on to

Example

そのかばんは私が預かります。so no ka ba n wa watashi ga azu ka ri ma su

I will hold on to that bag.

Illustration for 預かる (hold on to)

More examples

旅行中、友達の猫を預かります。ryo kō chū tomo dachi no neko o azu ka ri ma su

I will look after my friend's cat while they are traveling.

Core concept

It centers on accepting temporary custody or responsibility for something entrusted by someone else.

Common phrases

  • 荷物を預かるni motsu o azu ka ru

    hold on to luggage

  • 子どもを預かるko do mo o azu ka ru

    look after a child

Similar words

保管するhokansuru: To store an item safely without using it.
引き受けるhikiukeru: To agree to take responsibility for a person, task, or matter.
管理するkanrisuru: To control and care for something over a period of time.

Definition in Japanese

他人の物や役目を一時的に受け持つこと。ta nin no mono ya yaku me o ichi ji teki ni u ke mo tsu ko to

Word origin

The native verb 預かる (azukaru) comes from older あづかる (azukaru), meaning "accept into one's care"; its modern use retains the idea of temporary responsibility.

Usage tips

  • A service worker may say お預かりします (o-azukari shimasu, "I will take temporary custody") when accepting a customer's item.

Other meanings

  • keepverb
  • look afterverb

Related words

  • 預かりazukaricustodynoun

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