JLPT N1 Advanced
委ねる
To entrust a task to someone or surrender oneself to a force.
Readings
Other forms
委ねます polite form
委ねて te-form
委ねた plain past
委ねられる passive/potential form
1 Verb (transitive)
To Entrust / To Leave To
Indicates the act of handing over full authority, decision-making power, or responsibility to another party.
Example
A この 件 、 どう し ましょう か ？
B 君 の 判断 に 委ねる よ 。
[A:] What should we do about this matter? [B:] I'll leave it to your judgment.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To Surrender To / Give Oneself Over To
Describes the act of completely relaxing or giving up control to an external flow, force, or atmosphere.
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