背負う
せおう
seou
VocabularyLevel 53 - JLPT N2

Meaning

to carry on one's back

to carry on (one's) back or shoulder(s)

Signification

porter sur son dos

continuer

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 背負う (せおう) means 'to be burdened with'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to be burdened with.

Example Sentences

子供を背負って山を登りました。

こどもを せおって やまを のぼりました。

I climbed the mountain with a child on my back.

J'ai gravi la montagne avec un enfant sur le dos.

責任を背負うことで成長できます。

せきにんを せおう ことで せいちょうできます。

You can grow by shouldering responsibility.

On peut grandir en portant des responsabilités.

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