受け持つ
うけもつ
ukemotsu
VocabularyLevel 65 - JLPT N2

Meaning

to take charge of

to be in charge of · to be responsible for

Signification

être responsable de

prendre en charge · s'occuper de

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 受け持つ (うけもつ) means 'to take (be in) charge of'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to take (be in) charge of.

Example Sentences

新しい先生が三年生のクラスを受け持ちます。

あたらしいせんせいがさんねんせいのくらすをうけもちます。

A new teacher will take charge of the third-grade class.

Un nouveau professeur va prendre en charge la classe de troisième année.

彼はその部署の業務を全て受け持っています。

かれはそのぶしょのぎょうむをすべてうけもっています。

He is in charge of all the work in that department.

Il est responsable de tout le travail de ce département.

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