1.
to keep, to hold, to take custody of
To temporarily hold or look after something for someone else.
荷物を預かってもらえますか。
Could you hold my luggage for me?
お子さんを預かります。
I'll look after your child.
鍵を預かっています。
I'm keeping the key.
大事な書類を預かった。
I was entrusted with important documents.
旅行の間、隣の人にペットを預かってもらった。
I had my neighbor look after my pet while I was traveling.
預かる means to keep something for someone.
PAIR VERB:
- 預かる: to keep (for someone) [receiver]
- 預ける: to entrust, deposit [giver]
COMMON USES:
- 荷物を預かる: to hold luggage
- お金を預かる: to hold money
- 子供を預かる: to look after children
Note: Godan verb (う-verb).