JLPT N2

～を～にまかせる

Leave X to Y, entrust X to Y

Structure

Verb-辞書形 + のを + 人 + にまかせる / 名詞 + を + 人 + にまかせる

How it works

This grammar pattern means to entrust something (を) to someone or something (に) else. It is used when you hand over a task, decision, or responsibility to another person or a situation.

Examples

この仕事はベテランの彼にまかせよう。

Let's leave this job to him, since he's a veteran.

Common mistakes

Mixing up the particles を and に; を marks the direct object (what is entrusted), and に marks the recipient (to whom it is entrusted).

Tip

Visualize 'passing the ball' or 'handing over the reins' to remember that you are ceding control to someone else.

More JLPT N2 grammar

に伴いにかけてにかわってにもかかわらずに限りに限らずをはじめを中心に

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