godan verb (-u), transitive verb
contract to do; undertake; take on (work)
Used when a person or company formally agrees to perform a task, project, or job, often for a client. Common in business and construction contexts.
その建設会社が新しい橋の工事を請け負った。
The construction company contracted to build the new bridge.
彼はウェブサイトの制作を請け負っている。
He undertakes website production work.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
take responsibility for; be liable for
Archaic sense; in modern Japanese, 責任を負う or 引き受ける are more common for taking responsibility.
古文書では、村の長が争いの責任を請け負うと記されている。
In old documents, it is recorded that the village head takes responsibility for disputes.