undertake in Japanese
undertake in Japanese is 取り掛かる — undertake means to take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.
undertake in Japanese
取り掛かる
Pronounced: torikakaru
(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
What does "undertake" mean?
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verb To take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.
"The city undertook a major renovation of the old harbor."
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verb To formally promise or commit to doing something.
"He undertook not to disclose the details of the deal."
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undertake in a sentence
- The city undertook a major renovation of the old harbor.
- She undertook to finish the report by Friday.
- He undertook not to disclose the details of the deal.
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What is "undertake" in Japanese?
"undertake" in Japanese is 取り掛かる. undertake means: To take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.
How do you pronounce 取り掛かる?
"undertake" in Japanese is 取り掛かる, pronounced "torikakaru".
How do you use "undertake" in a sentence?
Example: "The city undertook a major renovation of the old harbor." In Japanese, "undertake" is 取り掛かる.
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