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to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear
to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
農家の人たちは重い米袋を肩に荷って運んだ。
The farmers carried heavy bags of rice on their shoulders.
次世代の教育を荷う人材の育成が急務だ。
It is urgent to cultivate talent that will shoulder the next generation's education.
地域の伝統を荷う若者たちが活動を始めた。
Young people who carry on the region's traditions have started their activities.