託

to entrust with; consign; use as an excuse

Kanji 1555

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:

November 5, 2012: I had mistakenly defined some nouns as if they were verbs. I've now corrected various definitions and breakdowns.

Originally published: August 3, 2012