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背負う
seou
Description
「背負う」は、荷物などを背中に乗せて運ぶことです。
"背負う" means to carry something like luggage on your back.
重い責任や問題を持つときにも使います。
It is also used when bearing heavy responsibilities or problems.
Meanings
背負うseou
to carry on one's back
大きなかばんを背負って歩く。
Walk carrying a big bag on your back.
背負うseou
to take on responsibility or burden
家族の生活を背負っている。
I bear the responsibility for my family's livelihood.
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Notes
- Etymology
背 (se, back) + 負う (ou, to bear/carry), literally 'to bear on the back'.
- Nuance
sense 2 often implies a heavy duty one cannot easily escape.
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