託
to entrust with; consign; use as an excuse
Kanji 1555
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When we trust another (whether a babysitter or a bank) with what we care about most, 託 plays a key role. By using this kanji, we can consign goods and establish trust funds. This character also leads us into a world of bribery and conspiracy! Read about 託 to find out why a bank chose Peter Rabbit, a vegetable thief, as its mascot!
Revision history:
Apr. 8, 2023: p. 10: Changed the definition of 受託収賄罪 from “bribery” to “the crime of bribery.”
Aug. 18, 2022: p. 10 sidebar: Made two minuscule changes not worth detailing here.
May 27, 2021:
- p. 2: Updated the Henshall etymology.
- p. 4, sidebar: Slightly changed what I said about 行う.
- p. 10: Updated the Henshall etymology of 嘱.
- p. 11: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Nov. 5, 2012: I had mistakenly defined some nouns as if they were verbs. I've now corrected various definitions and breakdowns.
Aug. 3, 2012: Originally published.
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