担う
になう
ninau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
担う (になう (ninau)) means "to bear". It is read になう (ninau). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to bear
Also : to shoulder · to carry on one's shoulders · to take on
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Example Sentences
指導者は社会の未来を担う。
しどうしゃはしゃかいのみらいをになう。
Leaders bear the future of society.
彼は家族の責任を担っている。
かれはかぞくのせきにんをになっている。
He bears the responsibility of his family.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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