JLPT N3 Intermediate
引き受ける
To take on a task or responsibility, inherit a role, or act as a guarantor.
Readings
Other forms
引き受けます polite form
引き受けて te-form
引き受けた plain past
引受ける less common kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To take on / accept (a task or responsibility)
Indicates formally agreeing to undertake a specific job, request, or responsibility.
Example
この プロジェクト の リーダー 役 を 、 私 が 引き受けます 。
I will take on the role of leader for this project.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To take over / inherit
Refers to taking over a business, position, or lingering matter from a predecessor.
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3 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To guarantee / act as guarantor
Designates the act of assuming legal or financial liability for a debt or obligation.
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