- makaseru to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone), to entrust (to someone), to entrust (someone) with; to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.), to let (take its own course), to let (happen), to give (oneself to something); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full, to use freely, to use without reserve
Use in everyday conversation or writing when delegating a task or decision to someone else, implying trust or reliance.
この仕事は君に任せるよ。
Kono shigoto wa kimi ni makaseru yo.
I'll leave this job to you.
彼に計画を任せた。
Kare ni keikaku o makaseta.
I entrusted the plan to him.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'azukeru' (to deposit/leave for safekeeping); 'makaseru' implies delegating responsibility or control, while 'azukeru' implies leaving an object or person in someone's care.
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Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
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