担う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 担う
1
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear
Examples
この梱包材が断熱機能を担っている。
This packaging material provides heat insulation.
2
to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
Kanji in this Word
担
8 strokes
Frequency: 422
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
shouldering
carry
raise
bear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かつ.ぐ
にな.う
荷
10 strokes
Frequency: 1230
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
baggage
shoulder-pole load
bear (a burden)
shoulder (a gun)
load
cargo
freight
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はす
り
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