Vocabulary

What does 預ける (あずける, azukeru) mean?

預ける (あずける, azukeru) means to deposit, to entrust to someone's care.

Quick facts
Readingあずける
Romajiazukeru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あずける
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonazukeru

to deposit, to entrust to someone's care

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to place (in someone's custody)
  2. 2ichidan verb · transitive to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to let (someone) decide
  3. 3ichidan verb · transitive to lean on; to put one's weight on

Example sentences

  • I stored my luggage in a locker at the station.

  • Every month I deposit my salary in the bank.

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