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担当
tantou
Description
「担当」は、ある仕事や役目を自分がやる、または受け持つことを意味します。
"担当" means to take on or be responsible for a certain task or role.
会社などでよく使われて、「私が担当します」のように言います。
It is often used in companies, as in the phrase "私が担当します" (I am in charge).
Meanings
担当tantou
being in charge of; taking responsibility for a task
この仕事の担当は田中さんです。
Mr. Tanaka is in charge of this job.
担当するtantou suru
to be in charge of; to handle
新しいお客様は私が担当します。
I will be in charge of the new customer.
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Notes
- Etymology
担 (carry/shoulder) + 当 (assign/handle), literally to shoulder an assigned duty.
- Nuance
often used with a role or person, e.g. 担当者 (person in charge).
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