渡す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 渡す, read わたす. This transitive verb means handing or passing an item to another person.
• Basic usage: 係員に申込書を渡す transfers a form to an attendant, while 担当者に鍵を渡す transfers a key to the next person in charge.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Handover at reception
  • The application form is directly handed to the attendant at reception. Example: 受付で係員に申込書を渡しました。 — I handed the application form to the attendant at reception.
• A requested handover
  • The speaker is asked to pass the key on to the next person responsible. Example: この鍵を次の担当者に渡すよう頼まれました。 — I was asked to pass this key to the next person in charge.