JLPT N1 Advanced
担ぎ
Carrying on the shoulder, deceiving someone, supporting a leader, or being superstitious.
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1 Verb (担ぐ), Noun (担ぎ)
To carry on the shoulder
The act of bearing a load on the shoulder or a person whose job is to carry goods in this manner.
Example
祭り で 神輿 を 担ぐ の は 大変 だけど 楽しい 。
Carrying the portable shrine at the festival is tough but fun.
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2 Verb (担ぐ)
To trick / deceive
To play a prank on someone or deceive them with a made-up story.
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3 Verb (担ぐ)
To be superstitious
To obsess over omens or perform specific rituals to ensure good luck.
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4 Verb (担ぐ)
To support as a leader
To nominate or set someone up as a representative or leader of a group.
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