noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. being in charge (of an area of responsibility), being responsible (for a work role, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
担当 たんとう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

shouldering, carry, raise
タン にな.う かつ.ぐ (6th, N2)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
daybreak, dawn, morning
タン あき.らか あきら (11th, N1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
hit, right, appropriate
トウ あ.たる まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand