LingakuFrequency rank: 4,132. – 4,133.
- to take on; to undertake; to accept; to take charge of; to assume responsibility for
- to take over; to inherit
- to guarantee; to vouch for
- to contract (a disease)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to take on; to undertake; to accept; to take charge of; to assume responsibility for
- to take over; to inherit
- to guarantee; to vouch for
- to contract (a disease)
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.
This usage denotes assuming control or ownership of something, often pertaining to property or responsibilities passed down from someone else.
I inherited my mother's estate.
This meaning suggests a commitment to ensure that something will be done or that a person can be trusted regarding a specific matter.
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.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひきうける引き受けるto take onしごと仕事をひきうける引き受けるto take on a jobせきにん責任をひきうける引き受けるto assume responsibilityやくわり役割をひきうける引き受けるto take on a roleひきうけ引き受けをするto undertake a commitmentそのあんけん案件をひきうける引き受けるto take on that caseかれ彼をひきうける引き受けるto take him on (as a charge or responsibility)ひきうけた引き受けたしごと仕事the job that was taken onふたん負担をひきうける引き受けるto take on a burdenやくそく約束をひきうける引き受けるto take on a promiseびょうき病気をひきうける引き受けるto contract a disease
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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He took charge of the family business after his father died.
If he doesn't accept the job, some other person will.
I'm too busy. I can't take on any new work.
I took the job without giving it much thought.
Beth was committed to Chris and eagerly accepted.
Even if you do not like it, you must take charge of it.