Word details
担ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 担ぐ.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
担
shouldering, carry, raise, bear
8 strokesFrequency 422JLPT N2Grade 6
On
タン
Kun
かつ.ぐにな.う
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