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Japanese word 背負う: to carry on back / to take responsibility. Meanings and example sentences.

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背負う (せおう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

背負う (せおう) means to carry on back / to take responsibility.

See example sentences below.

背負う at a glance

背負う
せおうseou
N2verb
to carry on back / to take responsibility
背負うせおうseouN2Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning of 背負う

Core meaning

to carry on back / to take responsibility

Basic example sentences

Example 1

子供を背負って歩く。

Translation

I carry my child on my back.

Example 2

彼は会社の将来を背負っている。

Translation

He bears responsibility for the company's future.

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