NichiDict

嘱する

N2
しょくする
属する
[shokusuru]
Illustration for 嘱する

Meanings

1.SuruTransitive

to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for

2.SuruTransitive

to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word

Examples

後輩に大事な仕事を嘱するのは信頼の証だ。

Entrusting important work to a junior shows trust.

友人に留守中の世話を嘱した

I entrusted a friend to look after things while I was away.

上司から新規事業の立ち上げを嘱された

I was entrusted by my boss with launching a new business.