δ»»

JLPT N3

Duty, entrust

Readings

On’yomi: ニン (nin)
Kun’yomi: まか(せる), まか(す) (maka(seru), maka(su))
β€’ まか(せる) – to entrust, to leave (a matter) to someone β€’ まか(す) – to entrust (someone with a task), to leave up to

Vocabulary

任せる
まかせる
entrust
責任
せきにん
responsibility
δ»»ε‹™
にんむ
duty
ε°±δ»»
しゅうにん
take office
任意
にんい
optional

Example Sentences

仕事を任せます。
しごと γ‚’ まかせます。
I entrust the work.
θ²¬δ»»γŒγ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
せきにん が γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
There is responsibility.
δ»»ε‹™γ‚’ζžœγŸγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
にんむ γ‚’ γ―γŸγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
I fulfill my duty.
η€Ύι•·γ«ε°±δ»»γ—γΎγ—γŸγ€‚
しゃけょう に しゅうにん γ—γΎγ—γŸγ€‚
He assumed the office of president.
任意です。
にんい です。
It is optional.

Cultural Note

🈯 In Japanese culture, δ»» is strongly tied to the concept of duty and trust β€” core values in professional and social life.
β€’ θ²¬δ»»ζ„Ÿ (せきにんかん) β€” sense of responsibility β€” is considered an essential personal trait.
β€’ Phrases like 任せてください (まかせて ください) β€” β€œLeave it to me” β€” express confidence and reliability.
β€’ 倩命 (てんめい) means β€œheaven’s will,” while 倩職 (てんしょく) means β€œone’s calling,” both connected to the idea of being entrusted with one’s role in life.