担ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 担ぐ
1
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder
Examples
男は袋を肩に担いだ。
The man threw a bag across his shoulder.
2
to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative
3
to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive; to take in
Examples
また僕をかつごうとしているのかい、このいたずら小僧め。
Are you going to play tricks on me again, you naughty boy?
4
to be caught up in superstition
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
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!
