godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
look after; take care of; keep
Used when someone temporarily keeps or looks after an object, pet, child, etc., for another person. The focus is on safekeeping or custody.
隣の家の猫を一週間預かっている。
I'm looking after the neighbor's cat for a week.
Could you keep my luggage for me?
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
be entrusted with; be put in charge of
Focuses on the state of being given responsibility for something, often by a superior or client. The subject is the receiver of the trust.
彼は新しいプロジェクトを預かることになった。
He was put in charge of the new project.
この件は私が預かっています。
I am entrusted with this matter.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
withhold; reserve; leave undecided
Used for deliberately not announcing a decision, judgment, or answer yet; keeping it pending. Common in formal or business contexts.
結論はしばらく預からせてください。
Please let me reserve my conclusion for a while.
その発表は当分預かることになった。
It was decided to withhold that announcement for the time being.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
take upon oneself; settle oneself
Used when someone voluntarily takes on a task or responsibility, often to resolve a matter without involving others. Slightly literary or formal.
面倒な交渉はすべて彼が預かってくれた。
He took all the troublesome negotiations upon himself.
その問題は私が預かります。
I'll settle that matter myself.