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.

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