JLPT N1 Advanced
負んぶ
「おんぶ」
Carrying on the back; relying or depending on another.
Readings
Other forms
おんぶする suru verb
オンブ katakana
1 Noun, Suru verb
Piggyback Ride
Refers to the physical act of carrying a person, usually an infant or small child, on one’s back.
Example
子供 が 「 おんぶ ！ 」 と せがんだ 。
The child begged, "Piggyback ride!"
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Relying on / Depending on
Describes a state of relying entirely on another person for financial assistance or effort.
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