Translation and Meaning of: 任す - makasu

The expression 「任す」 (makasu) is a Japanese word that carries with it concepts of trusting or delegating something to someone. The etymology of the verb comes from the use of the kanji 「任」, which by itself means responsibility, duty, or trust, and is frequently associated with accountability. In Japanese linguistic construction, 「任す」 is the form in which this concept is extended through the addition of 「す」, which is a verbal extension to indicate action or execution of something. Thus, 「任す」 essentially reinforces the idea of entrusting a task or responsibility to another person or party.

The root of 「任す」 is also connected to the verb 「任せる」 (makeru), which has a similar meaning of trusting or delegating. Both forms are used in everyday life, although 「任す」 is more informal and commonly used in more casual contexts or when the situation is more relaxed. The use of this word is quite appreciated in work environments, where task delegation can be a common practice, or in personal contexts, where mutual trust is emphasized.

The kanji 「任」 has as its main components the radicals 「亻」, which is a shortened form of 「人」 meaning person, and 「壬」, which is not commonly used alone and acts more as a phonetic element in the kanji. This complex reflects the Japanese cultural idea of collectivity and mutual trust, which is a key element in Japanese society, both in professional and personal relationships. The word reflects, therefore, not only a practical action of delegating but also a deeper cultural aspect of shared trust and responsibility.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 委ねる (yudaneru) - Trust, to entrust something to someone
• 託す (takusu) - Delegate, entrust the responsibility of something to someone.
• 任せる (makaseru) - To entrust someone, to delegate (usually a task)
• 委託する (itaku suru) - Trust externally, delegate a project or task to someone else.
• 委任する (inin suru) - Delegate authority or power to someone
• 任命する (ninmei suru) - Appoint someone to a specific position or role
• 任せ置く (makaseoku) - Leaving it to someone for a period, without immediate supervision
• 委ね置く (yudaneoku) - To delegate responsibilities to someone while maintaining trust.
• 託すべき (takusu beki) - Must be entrusted to (usually a context of responsibility)
• 委ねるべき (yudaneru beki) - It must be trusted or entrusted to (opening the possibility of trust)
• 託すこと (takusu koto) - The act of trusting or delegating something
• 委ねること (yudaneru koto) - The act of trusting or handing over something

任す

Romaji: makasu
Kana: まかす
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: to trust; to leave to someone

Meaning in English: to entrust;to leave to a person

Definition: leave things to others.

Example Sentences - (任す) makasu

See below some example sentences:

私は来月転任します。

Watashi wa raigetsu tennin shimasu

I will be transferred to another location next month.

I will transfer next month.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
• 来月 - noun that means "next month"
• 転任 - noun that means "transfer of work"
• します - verb that means "to do" or "to carry out," conjugated in the present to indicate a future action

私たちは信任関係を築くことが重要だと信じています。

Watashitachi wa shinnin kankei o kizuku koto ga juuyou da to shinjite imasu

We believe it is important to build trust.

• 私たちは - We
• 信任関係 - Relationship of trust
• を - object particle
• 築く - Build
• こと - Abstract noun
• が - Subject particle
• 重要 - Important
• だ - Abbreviated form of です (to be).
• と - Quotation particle
• 信じています - We believe