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to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder
to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative
to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive; to take in
to be caught up in superstition
彼は重い荷物を肩に担いで運んだ。
He carried the heavy luggage on his shoulder.
祭りで神輿を担ぐのは楽しかった。
It was fun to carry the portable shrine at the festival.
父は大きなカバンを担いで帰ってきた。
Father came home carrying a big bag.