任せる
まかせる
makaseru
verbVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

任せる (まかせる (makaseru)) means "to leave to". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to leave to

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 任せる (まかせる) means 'to entrust to another'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to entrust to another.

Example Sentences

子育ては妻に任せっきりだ。

こそだてはつまにまかせっきりだ。

I leave all the child rearing to my wife.

私は任せます。

わたしはまかせます。

I can leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone).

Kanji in this word

任
Duty / Term / Appoint
Kunまか.せる、まか.す
Onにん
JLPT N3

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