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.
To take care of someone, often a child, elderly person, or pet. Implies looking after their needs.
I'll take charge of the children.
To take care of or look after someone/something. Similar to 面倒を見る but can also be used for plants, guests, etc.
I'm taking charge of the neighbor's dog.
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.