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VocabJLPT N4
to entrust
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone)
  2. 2. to entrust (to someone)
  3. 3. to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.)
  4. 4. to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full
This verb means to entrust, leave in someone's care, or delegate a task to another person. It expresses confidence in the other person's ability and is used when giving someone responsibility or freedom to act as they see fit.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I'm leaving it to you today" — isn't that a bit sudden?

Sentence 2

I'm putting you in charge of that task — I'm counting on you.

Sentence 3

Still, it's scary to leave the outcome in someone else's hands, right?

Sentence 4

See? You're leaving it up to me again!

Sentence 5

Now, I'll hand the next part of the explanation over to Sato.