受持ち
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Noun form indicating responsibility or duty. Used to describe tasks or areas someone is in charge of, often in work or organizational contexts. Example: 『私の受持ちです』 (watashi no ukemochi desu, 'It's my charge / Responsibility').
Theme
In an office setting, User and their colleague Tanaka discuss work responsibilities and assignments.
受持ち
うけもち
charge (of something), matter in one's charge
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a manager holding a clipboard with 'charge' written on it. The word sounds like 'uke-mochi' — you 'uke' (receive) and 'mochi' (hold) responsibility. 'Uke-mochi' → 受持ち (ukemochi, 'charge').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces, 『受持ち』 (ukemochi) is often used to describe someone's assigned duties or responsibilities, such as a project or client account. It reflects the cultural emphasis on clear role definitions and accountability in professional settings.
Forms
Base: 受持ちNoun form indicating responsibility or duty. Used to describe tasks or areas someone is in charge of, often in work or organizational contexts. Example: 『私の受持ちです』 (watashi no ukemochi desu, 'It's my charge / Responsibility').