ひきうける

引き受ける【ひきうける】

Frequency rank: 4,132. – 4,133.

Alsoける【ひきうける】きうける【ひきうける】る【ひきうける】ひきうける

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to take on; to undertake; to accept; to take charge of; to assume responsibility for

This meaning refers to agreeing to handle a task or responsibility, often indicating a willingness to manage a situation or duty.

I decided to take on the project.

to take over; to inherit

This usage denotes assuming control or ownership of something, often pertaining to property or responsibilities passed down from someone else.

She took over the company from her father.

to guarantee; to vouch for

This meaning suggests a commitment to ensure that something will be done or that a person can be trusted regarding a specific matter.

He guaranteed my promise.

to contract (a disease)

In this context, the term is used to describe the act of becoming infected with a disease or illness.

I contracted the flu during my trip.

Example sentences30 results

She has undertaken too much work.

Tatoeba

He took charge of the family business after his father died.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

みもと身元をひきうける引き受ける

Wiktionary

引き受ける【ひきうける】

Frequency rank: 4,132. – 4,133.

Alsoける【ひきうける】きうける【ひきうける】る【ひきうける】ひきうける

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to take on; to undertake; to accept; to take charge of; to assume responsibility for

This meaning refers to agreeing to handle a task or responsibility, often indicating a willingness to manage a situation or duty.

I decided to take on the project.

to take over; to inherit

This usage denotes assuming control or ownership of something, often pertaining to property or responsibilities passed down from someone else.

She took over the company from her father.

to guarantee; to vouch for

This meaning suggests a commitment to ensure that something will be done or that a person can be trusted regarding a specific matter.

He guaranteed my promise.

to contract (a disease)

In this context, the term is used to describe the act of becoming infected with a disease or illness.

I contracted the flu during my trip.

Example sentences30 results

She has undertaken too much work.

Tatoeba

He took charge of the family business after his father died.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions