Vocabulary
What does 背負う (せおう, seou) mean?
背負う (せおう, seou) means to carry on one's back; to bear (a responsibility).
| Reading | せおう |
|---|---|
| Romaji | seou |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
背負うせおう
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonseou
to carry on one's back; to bear (a responsibility)
- 1godan verb · transitive to carry on one's back
- 2godan verb · transitive to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
- 3godan verb · transitive to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
- 4godan verb · intransitive to be conceited; to think highly of oneself
Example sentences
子どもをおんぶで背負います。
I carry my child piggyback.
彼はチームの責任を背負っています。
He bears the responsibility for the whole team.