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負担
futan
Description
「負担」は、お金や仕事、気持ちなど、重いと感じるものを持つことです。
"負担" means to carry something heavy, like money, work, or feelings.
だれかのためにお金を出したり、大変な仕事を引き受けたりするときに使います。
It is used when you pay money or take on difficult work for someone.
Meanings
負担futan
burden; load (of work, responsibility, or stress)
仕事が多くて、体に負担がかかる。
I have a lot of work, so it's hard on my body.
負担futan
bearing a cost or expense; to shoulder
送料は会社が負担します。
The company will cover the shipping cost.
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Notes
- Etymology
負 (bear/carry) + 担 (shoulder); both characters mean to carry a load.
- Nuance
負担する means to bear a cost; 負担がかかる describes a strain or pressure building up.
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