1.
to deposit, to entrust, to leave with
To give something to someone for safekeeping.
銀行にお金を預けました。
I deposited money in the bank.
荷物を預けたい。
I'd like to check my luggage.
子供を保育園に預けている。
I leave my child at nursery school.
預ける means to entrust or deposit.
PAIR VERB:
- 預ける: to entrust, deposit [giver]
- 預かる: to keep (for someone) [receiver]
COMMON USES:
- お金を預ける: to deposit money
- 荷物を預ける: to check luggage
- 子供を預ける: to leave children (with someone)
Note: Ichidan verb (る-verb).