請け負う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 請け負う
1
to contract; to undertake
Examples
彼はこのすべての仕事をただで請け負った。
He has taken all this work for nothing.
2
to take over; to take responsibility for
Kanji in this Word
請
15 strokes
Frequency: 524
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
solicit
invite
ask
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
シン
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.う
う.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うけ
負
9 strokes
Frequency: 443
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
defeat
negative
-
minus
bear
owe
assume a responsibility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
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