Meanings
Readings
Common Words
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to entrust (someone) with
to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to let (happen); to give (oneself to something)
As ...に任せて
to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely; to use without reserve
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff)
liability; onus
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting
leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
Oft. in the passive
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
irresponsibility
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
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