Vocabulary

What does 預かる (あずかる, azukaru) mean?

預かる (あずかる, azukaru) means to keep (something) for someone, to look after.

Quick facts
Readingあずかる
Romajiazukaru
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あずかる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonazukaru

to keep (something) for someone, to look after

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to look after; to take care of; to keep
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to be entrusted with
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment); to leave undecided
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to take upon oneself (to do); to settle (a matter) oneself

Example sentences

  • I kept my friend's luggage for one night.

  • I look after the neighbor's child until evening.

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