Word
背負う
せおう
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Godan verb · Transitive
to carry on one's back
- Godan verb · Transitive
to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
- Godan verb · Transitive
to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to be conceited; to think highly of oneself
In Spanish
cargar; llevar en la espalda u hombro
- Other forms
- 脊負う
- Other readings
- しょう
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
私はその重たい袋を背負って運んだ。
I carried the heavy bag on my back.
Llevé a la espalda la bolsa pesada.
Tatoeba #160045(opens in a new tab)彼女は背中にリュックサックを背おっている。
She is carrying a backpack on her back.
Ella lleva una mochila a su espalda.
Tatoeba #87557(opens in a new tab)