Undertake in Japanese

"undertake" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

請け負う

ukeo

請solicit, invite+けnot in this dictionary+負defeat, negative+うnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "undertake". The most common choice is shown first.

企

Top pick

undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan

Reading: ki

6 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Shape of person on tiptoes. Planning something.

What it carries

Enterprise, project, plan. Represents intention toward goal.

Related kanji for "undertake"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for undertake?

The most common kanji for "undertake" is 企, read as ki. It means undertake, scheme, design. Related kanji: 遣 (undertake).

How many strokes does 企 have?

企 has 6 strokes.