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預
Deposit, Entrust
あず.ける, あず.かる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Banks, hotels, and train stations in Japan often use 預かり所 (cloakrooms or baggage storage), where travelers can safely leave their belongings.
Memory Trick
Imagine handing your suitcase to a hotel receptionist for safekeeping. Entrusting your belongings helps you remember 預 means 'to deposit' or 'to entrust.'
Readings
Onyomi: ヨ (yo)
Kunyomi: あず.ける, あず.かる
Example Words
預ける
あずける (azukeru)
To deposit
預かる
あずかる (azukaru)
To keep
預金
よきん (yokin)
Bank deposit
預かり所
あずかりじょ (azukarijo)
Baggage storage
Example Sentence
銀行 に お金 を 預けています。
ぎんこう に おかね を あずけています。
ginkou ni okane o azuketeimasu
I keep my money in the bank.