NichiDict

背負う

N2
せおう
脊負う
[seou]
Illustration for 背負う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to carry on one's back

2.GodanTransitive

to be burdened with; to take responsibility for

3.GodanTransitive

to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)

4.GodanIntransitive

to be conceited; to think highly of oneself

Examples

リュックサックを背負ってハイキングに出かけた。

I went hiking carrying a backpack on my back.

責任を背負うことの重さを実感している状況だ。

I'm realizing the weight of bearing responsibility.

登山者は大きなリュックを背負って山頂を目指した。

The climber carried a large backpack and headed for the summit.