司る
つかさどる
tsukasadoru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
司る (つかさどる (tsukasadoru)) means "to be in charge of". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to be in charge of
Also : to rule · to manage · to govern
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Example Sentences
彼は会社の経営を司る立場にあります。
かれはかいしゃのけいえいをつかさどるたちばにあります。
He holds the position of overseeing the company's management.
この国の法務大臣が司法制度を司っています。
このくにのほうむだいじんがしほうせいどをつかさどっています。
The Minister of Justice in this country oversees the judicial system.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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