預かる

あずかる

To keep or hold something for someone

N3verb·azukaru

How to remember it

預 (entrust); azukaru is the keeper who receives and holds an entrusted item.

Example sentences

  • 荷物は私がお預かりします。

    にもつはわたしがおあずかりします。

    I'll hold your luggage for you.

  • 彼の犬を一日預かることになった。

    かれのいぬをいちにちあずかることになった。

    I ended up keeping his dog for a day.

Usage

Receiver-side verb; polite form お預かりします is common in service.

Related words

預ける預かり物保管荷物

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