預かり (azukari)

Meaning

1. safekeeping; temporary custody; keeping in one's care
2. claim check; deposit receipt
3. matter left undecided; unresolved issue; deferring (a matter); leaving open
4. custodian; entrustee; person responsible; caretaker; house-sitter
5. match declared a draw; (declaring a) tie (sumo)

Kanji and stroke order

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