担当
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Base noun form. Refers to a person or role that is responsible for a specific task or area. Often used in job titles or descriptions, e.g., 『担当者』 (tantōsha, 'person in charge').
Theme
At a company meeting, User and their colleague Tanaka discuss project assignments and who is responsible for different tasks.
担当
たんとう
in charge / responsibility
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'tank' (担当 tantō sounds like 'tank') that's in charge of protecting something — it's responsible! 'Tank' → 担当 (tantō, 'in charge').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces, 『担当』 (tantō, 'in charge') is commonly used to specify responsibilities. For example, 『営業担当』 (eigyō tantō, 'salesperson in charge') or 『カスタマーサービス担当』 (kasutamā sābisu tantō, 'customer service representative'). It emphasizes accountability and role clarity.
Forms
Base: 担当Base noun form. Refers to a person or role that is responsible for a specific task or area. Often used in job titles or descriptions, e.g., 『担当者』 (tantōsha, 'person in charge').