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背負う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背負う.
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1
Transitive verb
to carry on one's back
Examples
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.
2
Transitive verb
to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
3
Transitive verb
to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
4
しょう only; Intransitive verb; In the form しょってる
to be conceited; to think highly of oneself
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