Japanese symbol for “entrust”
任す
まかす
Romaji: makasu
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
In Japanese, entrust is 任す, read まかす (makasu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
Written forms: 任す、委す. Readings: まかす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “entrust”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 任せる | まかせる makaseru | to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to entrust (someone) with |
| 付する | ふする fusuru | to entrust; to refer; to handle (as such) |
| 付す | ふす fusu | to entrust; to refer; to handle (as such) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 責任 | せきにん sekinin | duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff) |
| 任務 | にんむ ninmu | duty; function; office |
| 就任 | しゅうにん shuunin | assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration |
| 辞任 | じにん jinin | resignation (from a position) |
| 任意 | にんい nin'i | optional; voluntary; arbitrary |
| 主任 | しゅにん shunin | person in charge; senior staff; manager |
See also: Chinese symbol for “entrust”.
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