Japanese

かる

あずかる
Meaning: to take charge of; to look after; to keep
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 預かる 預からない
Polite 預かります 預かりません
Past 預かった 預からなかった
Polite + Past 預かりました 預かりませんでした
Te-form 預かって 預からなくて
Potential 預かれる 預かれない
Passive 預かられる 預かられない
Causative 預からせる 預からせない
Causative + Passive 預からされる 預からされない
Imperative 預かれ 預かるな

Handwriting

預
か
る

Example sentences

I had my valuables kept at the front desk.
母からの言伝を預かってきました。
I have come with a message from my mother.
お褒めに預かり、恐悦至極に存じます。
I am extremely honored to receive your praise.

Usage Notes

Used when receiving something from someone to keep or look after for a period.

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