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背負う

せおう

Readings

せおうしょう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vtto carry on one's back
  2. 2.
    v5u, vtto be burdened with; to take responsibility for
  3. 3.
    v5u, vtto have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
  4. 4.
    v5u, vito be conceited; to think highly of oneself

Kanji breakdown

背
N49 strokesGrade 6
負
N49 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

彼女は背中にリュックサックを背おっている。

She is carrying a backpack on her back.

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背負うせおう

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

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