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背負う

せおう

to carry on one's back

Pronunciation

せ お う

Contains Kanji

背
はい
stature
負
ふ
defeat

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Definitions

MM - #8291 Common N2
Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

1. To carry on one's back

2. To be burdened with; To take responsibility for

3. To have (something) in the background; To be in front (of something)

Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

4. To be conceited; To think highly of oneself See also しょってる. Only applies to しょう.

OTHER FORMS

脊負う
MM - #8291 Common N2

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