Meaning and Usage
The verb 受け持つ (うけもつ) means "to take charge of" or "to be responsible for" something, such as a task, class, project, or clients. It is commonly used in professional, educational, or organizational contexts where someone is assigned responsibility.
Common Contexts
- Teachers often use 受け持つ to indicate the subjects or classes they are responsible for.
- Employees or team members use it when assigned specific projects or clients.
Collocations and Patterns
- クラスを受け持つ: to be in charge of a class
- プロジェクトを受け持つ: to take charge of a project
- クライアントを受け持つ: to be responsible for clients
These collocations emphasize the role of responsibility and management.
Register and Politeness
受け持つ is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, especially in workplace or school settings.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 受け持つ with 受ける (to receive) or 持つ (to hold). Remember that 受け持つ specifically implies responsibility or charge over something, not just receiving or holding.