How to use 預かる (あずかる)
Meaning of 預かる
The Japanese verb "預かる" (あずかる, azukaru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- to take care of: Taking responsibility for looking after someone or something temporarily.
- Example: 私は友人の犬を一週間預かります。
- Translation: I will take care of my friend’s dog for a week.
- to keep: Holding something for someone else, usually temporarily.
- Example: 彼女は私の荷物をコンサート中預かってくれた。
- Translation: She kept my luggage during the concert.
- to receive on someone's behalf: Accepting something intended for someone else, typically to deliver it later.
- Example: 私は隣人の代わりに配達物を預かりました。
- Translation: I received a delivery on behalf of my neighbor.
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Dialogue
（リザ･ホークアイ） 夜分に失礼致します
(Riza Hawkeye) Excuse me for disturbing you at night.
閣下に急ぎの書類を 届けに参りました
I've come to deliver some urgent documents to His Excellency.
（ブラッドレイ夫人） あらまあ ごめんなさい あの人 今 出かけてるのよ
(Mrs. Bradley) Oh dear, I'm sorry, he just went out.
（リザ） 明日までに目を通しておいて いただきたいのですが
(Riza) I would like it if he could look through them by tomorrow.
明日までね
By tomorrow then.
👉👉分かりました お預かりします
Understood, I will take care of it.
ではよろしくお願い…
Thank you very much...