Translation guide
How to express taking responsibility for leading, managing, or overseeing something in Japanese.
To assume responsibility for handling a task, project, or matter, often in a work or organizational context.
The most common and neutral way to say you are in charge of a specific task, project, or area. Used widely in business and daily life.
I will take charge of this project.
She is in charge of developing the new product.
Emphasizes accepting or undertaking a responsibility, often when someone asks you to do it. Can imply a sense of commitment.
I'll take charge of that task.
To be entrusted with a responsibility. Passive form of 任せる (to entrust). Often used when someone is given authority over something.
I was put in charge of an important task.
To assume leadership or command of a team, organization, or situation, often with authority.
Literally 'take the baton', meaning to take command or lead a group, project, or operation. Common in business and formal contexts.
He will take charge of the new team.
To lead a group of people. Often used for leading a company, army, or delegation. Slightly formal.
To take charge and manage things, often in a hands-on, organizing way. Can be used for events, meetings, or informal leadership.
To assume control or handle a situation, especially when it requires decisive action.
To look after or be responsible for the well-being of a person, animal, or thing.
担当する is neutral and describes an assigned role. 引き受ける emphasizes the act of accepting a responsibility, often voluntarily or upon request.
I've been assigned to take charge of a new project.
It's a difficult task, but I'll take it on.
Avoid directly translating 'take charge of' as チャージを取る or similar. These are not natural Japanese expressions.
彼女は大企業を率いている。
She is in charge of a large corporation.
彼がパーティーの準備を仕切ってくれた。
He took charge of the party preparations.
She single-handedly took charge of the event.
I'm taking charge of the neighbor's dog.