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JLPT N1 Advanced

任す

To entrust a task or decision to someone else

Readings

Other forms

任します makashimasu, polite form
任した makashita, past form
任して makashite, te-form
Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To Entrust" / "To Leave it to Someone

Describes the act of delegating responsibility, authority, or decision-making to another party.

Example

A この 重い 箱 、 一人 じゃ 運べない よ 。
B 大丈夫 、 俺 に 任しとけ !

[A:] I can't carry this heavy box by myself. [B:] Don't worry, leave it to me

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任す
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To entrust a task or decision to someone else
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