JLPT N3 Intermediate
背負う
To carry on one’s back or bear a heavy burden like responsibility or debt.
Readings
Other forms
背負います polite form
背負った plain past
背負って te-form
しょってる colloquial form of 背負っている
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To carry on your back
Describes the physical act of supporting an object or person on one’s back.
Example
大きな リュック を 背負って 山 に 登った 。
I climbed the mountain carrying a big backpack.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To be burdened with / To take on
Refers to bearing the weight of intangible burdens like debts, responsibilities, or risk.
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3 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To be backed by / To represent
Indicates standing with something in the background or acting as the representative of a group or nation.
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