背負う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背負う
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
Kanji in this Word
背
9 strokes
Frequency: 696
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
stature
height
back
behind
disobey
defy
go back on
rebel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せ
せい
そむ.く
そむ.ける
負
9 strokes
Frequency: 443
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
defeat
negative
-
minus
bear
owe
assume a responsibility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
脊
10 strokes
Frequency: 2299
Grade 8
Meanings
stature
height
spine
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せ
せい
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