担当
たんとう
tantou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
担当 (たんとう (tantou)) means "Being in charge (of an area of responsibility)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Being in charge (of an area of responsibility)
Also : Being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
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Example Sentences
新しい部長は営業部門を担当することになった。
あたらしいぶちょうはえいぎょうぶもんをたんとうすることになった。
The new department head will be in charge of the sales division.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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