1. to entrust; to leave to; to allow to act freely
E.g.: 任意 (optional), 一任 (entrusting everything), 信任 (trust)
2. duty; task; office; to take up a position
E.g.: 任務 (duty), 任命 (appointment), 就任 (assumption of office)
3. chivalry
E.g.: 任俠 (chivalrous spirit)