JMdict: 1472860
背負う 【せおう】
- [v5u,vt] to carry on one's back
- [v5u,vt] to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
- [v5u,vt] to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
- [v5u,vi] to be conceited; to think highly of oneself
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 背 | Stature, Height, Back, Behind, Disobey, Defy, Go Back On, Rebel | ハイ | せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける |
| 負 | Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility | フ | ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う |
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